Which of the following statements about slave patrols is LEAST accurate?
a. Slave patrols consisted of white citizens who were required by law to serve in them.
b. In the regular course of things, slave patrols summarily murdered any slaves found off their masters’ estates without permission.
c. Slave patrols investigated not only public spaces but also slave quarters, which they scoured for evidence of illegal weapons.
d. Many men resented their obligation to serve on slave patrols, and preferred to pay fines for dereliction of duty than to serve.
b. In the regular course of things, slave patrols summarily murdered any slaves found off their masters’ estates without permission.
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