Which statement best describes the work of enslaved people on the plantation?

a. enslaved people worked only during week days
b. they worked long hours and subject to brutal discipline
c. enslaved people worked independently in the fields
d. males and females were separated during work

1 answer

The statement that best describes the work of enslaved people on the plantation is:

b. they worked long hours and were subject to brutal discipline.

Enslaved people typically endured grueling work schedules, often from dawn until dusk, and faced harsh punishments for disobedience or failure to meet expectations.