On Southern plantations, slaves predominantly engaged in agricultural work, cultivating cash crops such as cotton, tobacco, and sugar. They also performed labor in the fields, planting, tending, and harvesting these crops. Additionally, some slaves worked in the plantation household, serving as cooks, maids, and caretakers for the plantation owner's family. Lastly, skilled slaves might have been involved in tasks such as blacksmithing, carpentry, or maintaining equipment.
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