2. Where did enslaved people work in small cities in the south? A. Shipyards and brick yards B. Kitchens and restaurants C. The cotton and tobacco fields D. Hotels and hospitals

Many slaves living in cities worked as domestics, but others worked as blacksmiths, carpenters, shoemakers, bakers, or other tradespeople. Often, slaves were hired out by their masters, for a day or up to several years. Sometimes slaves were allowed to hire themselves out.