The plantation masters had many means to maintain order among their slaves. According to the text, what was the most powerful weapon the plantation masters had?
A) requiring slaves to attend church
B) the threat of sale
C) exploiting the divisions among slaves
D) withholding food
E) denying a marriage between two slaves

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The threat of sale was the most powerful weapon plantation masters had to maintain order among their slaves because it could instantly sever family ties and social networks, creating a profound sense of fear and helplessness among the enslaved population.

The Plantation Masters Had Many Means to Maintain Order Among