Question

Why where punishments for the following slave codes severe?

A) Slave Owners Wanted To Ensure Their Safety From The Slaves

B) Slaves Were Seen As Property, Not Humanss

C) Northerners Created The Codes To Make African Americans Appreciate Their Freedom

D) Congress Created And Approved These Laws, Making It Impossible For Slaves To Resist

Answer 1

B slaves were seen as property not humans

Answer 2

Punishments for not following slave codes were severe because;

B.) Slaves were seen as property and not as humans

Fearing rebellion, slave codes were created to keep slaves subservient and fearful.