It was one of the largest plantations to ever exist in Virginia.

The small landholdings, which had been traditional since the 16th century gave way to large plantations.

He believed that they had to be forced to work the large plantations by more civilized people.

Over time, planters developed large plantations and built fine homes in a growing town.

He broke up some of the large plantations and distributed land to the small farmers.

Child labor is common on plantations, large and small.

After the battle, many large plantations were burned and settlers killed.

He focused on the large plantations that dominated the South.

Later he had between 170 and 210 slaves in his 394 acres large plantation.

It was one of the largest plantations left standing after the war.