Which of the Following Is True of the Paternalist Ethos

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the paternalist ethos in southern slavery?

A) Slaves referred to their owners as "mother" and "father."
B) Most slave owners believed it their responsibility to teach slaves how to read.
C) Slave owners who separated families were considered cruel by their peers.
D) Slave owners felt responsible for their slaves and believed they could not take care of themselves.
E) Slave owners who fathered children with slaves typically freed the children.