Why would plantation owners want to purchase another person? a) plantation owners enjoyed the companionship of the slaves. b) slaves worked hard for little money. c) slaves provided free labor: cooking, cleaning, working the crops, tending the livestock and watching the children. d) once a slave was bought, he or she was set free after working on a plantation for five years

Use the passage to answer the question. blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see god. blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of god. —jesus christ which message was jesus trying to convey with these words? a. patience and understanding of righteous people b. food and water for those who are hungry and thirsty c. blessings and support for those who inherit the most d. mercy and sympathy for the poor and