In the antebellum south, slaves did free labor. Slaves were considered property, and they were property because they were black. Their status as property was enforced by violence -- actual or threatened. Besides planting and harvesting, there were numerous other types of labor required on plantations and farms. Enslaved people had to clear new land, dig ditches, cut and haul wood, slaughter livestock, and make repairs to buildings and tools. In many instances, they worked as mechanics, blacksmiths, drivers, carpenters, and in other skilled trades. Black women carried the additional burden of caring for their families by cooking and taking care of the children, as well as spinning, weaving, and sewing.
Some slaves worked as domestics, providing services for the master's or overseer's families. These people were designated as "house servants," and though their work appeared to be easier than that of the "field slaves," in some ways it was not. They were constantly under the scrutiny of their masters and mistresses, and could be called on for service at any time. They had far less privacy than those who worked the fields.
The Buddhism is a religion that has its roots in India. From India, it started to spread in the neighboring regions of Southeast Asia and East Asia, with the spreading going through the trade roots.
When this religion reached China, it seemed very appealing to the people, but very importantly, to the ruling class as well. The reasons as to why the Buddhism was so appealing to the Chinese were numerous, with some having bigger influence than others.
The Buddhism was a religion that promoted inner peace, and living a good quality life.
It was promoting equality in the society, and everyone was set to be on the same level.
This religion was promoting harmony between the humans and the environment, and that it is crucial that they coexist in perfect balance for the good of both sides.
