Diseases on southern coastal plantations kept masters and overseers out of the fields.

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Diseases such as malaria and yellow fever were prevalent on southern coastal plantations, and those who could afford to do so often retreated to cities or cooler locations to avoid getting sick. This meant that masters and overseers were often absent from the fields, leaving the enslaved population to largely manage their own labor.

Diseases on Southern Coastal Plantations Kept Masters and Overseers Out