Answer to Question #181414 in History for Charne Archer

Question

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE BEST DEFINITION OF A KNECHT?

1. A FARMER WHO DIRECTLY SUPERVISED HIS OWN AND HIS NEIGHBOUR'S SLAVE LABOUR FORCE
2. A SLAVE WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF OTHER SLAVES IN THE LODGE IN CAPE TOWN
3. A SLAVE WHO HAD BEEN GRANTED FREEDOM AND EARNED AN INDEPENDENT LIVING IN CAPE TOWN
4. A VOC EMPLOYEE WHO WAS HIRED TO ENSURE THE DISCIPLINE OF SLAVES ON WINE AND WHEAT FARMS

Answer 1

4.A VOC EMPLOYEE WHO WAS HIRED TO ENSURE THE DISCIPLINE OF SLAVES ON WINE AND WHEAT FARMS