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Position:Home>History> Open slave revolts were uncommon in the South because?Question: Open slave revolts were uncommon in the South because!? A!. whites outnumbered blacks two to one by 1860 and were heavily armed, so there was no chance for blacks to succeed at rebelling!.
B!. slaves were not allowed to have firearms or machetes!. C!. vicious hunting dogs were used by planters to keep blacks in tow!. D!. slaves lacked the organizational skills needed to stage a revolt!. I think its BWww@QuestionHome@Com Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: B!. But whites were inspired into heavily armed militias to counter any slave revolts!. After Nat Turner they didn't want any women or children hacked to death in their own homes!. This local organization and preparation actually helped greatly in the war!.Www@QuestionHome@Com Blacks heavily outnumbered whites, so numbers weren't a factor at all!. When it comes down to it, it was mainly because the slaves weren't allowed to have weapons, and the owners hired slave drivers who were well armed!.Www@QuestionHome@Com Most slaves were kept illiterate and isolated from other plantations!. Plus most slave revolts were betrayed by other slavesWww@QuestionHome@Com ~E!. At least 90% of them, or more, were by invitation only!.Www@QuestionHome@Com |