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Slaves had no rights because back when they were around, they weren't considered human, but something below human to justify their slavery. Slaves were considered to be like horses and dogs, those don't have rights have either so why would slaves.
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∙ 14y agono they didn't . They had masters.
AnswerThere were some cases in which slaves were treated with more kindness and respect, but were still slaves and had no right to vote or any other rights not "given" to them by the whites. But in other cases they had no rights at all, even their families could be broken up by their children or other relatives being sold without them having any say in it whatsoever.
they could be brought like houses by land owners
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∙ 13y agoNot as many rights as white people
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They were considered property and, as such, had no rights.
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∙ 13y agoThey had no rights because they were considered property.
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∙ 13y agoThey were slaves and slaves have no rights or freedoms. They are people who are owned by other people. Just to leave the plantation they needed a pass.
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∙ 14y agoyes. it was very sad that no one did anything about it.
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∙ 7y agoIn the US, slaves had no rights at all. And, freedmen, once slaves were often treated unequally.
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What rights did whites share with slaves?
With the exception of the small minority of white who were slaves (usually for a set length of time) slaves did not have the same rights as white people. Even some white immigrant groups did not have the same rights as white. And in the case of white women they had fewer rights then men.
Who was the black leader who wanted full civil rights for former slaves?
who was a black leader who wanted full civil rights for former slaves
What rights did the lords have over the serfs?
No benefits, no rights. They were slaves. Serf is the latin word for slave.
Who give liberty to the slaves?
The Emancipation Proclamation signed by Lincoln gave freedom to slaves in the states in rebellion. Then, in 1867 the 13, 14, and 15 th amendments addressed civil rights, voting rights, and made slaves citizenship.
What were the different types of slaves?
The slaves brought to America were chattel slaves. The had no rights, could be traded as property, and were expected to perform labors for their masters. The South had field slaves who worked the fields and the house slaves.
What were the rights of the slaves before the civil war?
Slaves had no rights - they were considered "property"
What were the rights of a slave?
Slaves had no rights.
When slaves were whipped what human was being denied to the slaves?
When slaves were whipped, there were many human life rights that were being denied to the slaves. These rights included the right to liberty, due process, and the rights to security.
What rights did slaves have violated?
Non, slaves had no rights. They were considered property. However, by modern standards, they had all their rights violated.
When slaves where whipped what humans rights was being denied to the slaves?
Right to a fair trial and cruel and unusual punishment.
Who defended the rights for both slaves and women?
Mary Todd Lincoln defended the rights of both slaves and women.
Were Egypt slaves slaves for life?
Yes but they can regain their legal rights
How were the rights to slaves in west African cultures different from the rights of slaves in the Atlantic slave trade?
In West African cultures, slaves were allowed to own slaves of their own, while those in the Atlantic slave trade were not.
What were some rights slaves didn't have?
Slaves did not have the right to own property, marry freely, have legal protection, or receive education. They were also denied basic human rights such as freedom of movement, freedom of speech, and the right to a fair trial.
What were rights that slaves had?
the rights that slaves had was that they couldn't go out side unless they are finished doing their work,they work for their masters ,and they can not have attitude with their master
What were the rights of slaves in ancient Egypt?
they were at the mercy of their owners but they may marry a free-born person.
How does the 14th amendment differ from the fifth amendment in regard to citizen's rights?
The 14th gave some rights to ex-slaves. The 5th gave rights to everybody except for slaves.
