Plantations consisted of three main areas: the planter's mansion, the fields where the crops were grown and harvested, and the slaves' quarters. Unlike the often imposing mansions of their masters, slaves usually lived in squalid, cramped quarters. Their buildings were also packed tightly so overseers could keep a watchful eye on their slaves. While such conditions sharply limited privacy for the slaves, the slaves nonetheless developed strong cultural traditions and communities through song, religion, and unique customs such as marriage rites. In this photo, five generations of slaves are shown on a South Carolinian plantation.

Investigate the source using the zoom and navigational tools in the Flash player and then answer the questions below.

1			Describe the image shown here. How are the slaves dressed? Do these look to be house slaves or field slaves?
2			Is it significant that this family is allowed to be together. Why or why not?
3			Can we make any assumptions regarding the owner of this plantation based on this image?