What is a significant component of slavery related to ideas about enslaved Africans' humanity?

A. The paternalist system allowed Whites to maintain an appearance of tolerance.
B. Africans were originally indentured servants.
C. Enslaved Africans were defined as chattel.
D. Enslavement prevented Africans from developing political power.
E. Enslaved Africans struggled to directly challenge the institution of slavery.


Answer: C

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