What distinguishes Kingsley as a slave owner?
Relatively lenient and respected slave families
Extremely strict and demanding
Aggressive and abusive
Fair and compassionate
Answer
Kingsley was known for being relatively lenient with his slaves. He respected slave families and allowed them to live together. He also gave them enough food and medical care. This made him stand out from other slave owners in the area.
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