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In the United States slaves were used to do the daily duties that were considered labor intensive, or labor that could be passed on to others. For example, female slaves commonly worked in the house, cooking, cleaning, things a maid today would do. Male slaves did more labor intensive jobs, working the the fields, building, etc. Of course there aren't the only jobs, but a small list to give you an idea of their purpose.
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Could the use of slaves have been avoided?
No. Even Solomon used slaves to build the Temple at Jerusalem. It is written that he also used magic.
Why did the northern colonies have fewer slaves than the southern slaves?
The northern colonies were more focused on industry and didn't have the right soil and climate to farm cotton (which is what slaves were used for). The southern states' relied on the export of cotton for profit while the north used cotton in industry during the industrial revolution.
Why were iron collar with projecting hooks placed around the neck of women slaves?
Slave collars made of iron were used to discipline and identify slaves who were considered risks of becoming runaways.
How was life different for slaves that worked in the home than slaves that worked in the fields?
Life for "house slaves" was easier for slaves working on plantations. The house slaves thought than they were better than the slaves on the plantations.
What Progressives used the term wage slaves to describe the fact that?
many people worked all the time and made barely enough to survive
What purpose are slaves used for today?
Today, slaves are usually victims of the sex trade.
What was the purpose of the Railroad Trust?
The purpose for a railroad was for transportation for slaves when they were first mad and now they are used for all kinds of things
Why was it harder for female slaves to escape than male slaves?
The females were used in the households taking care of the children and the households and the males were used in the open fields working the farms. even though some female slaves were used for that purpose.
Which country did America send freed slaves for the purpose of colonization?
America sent freed slaves for the purpose of colonization to Liberia.
What is the main purpose of a Towpath?
A towpath was a path alongside a canal or river used by animals or slaves towing boats.
Why was it harder for female slaves to escape than male slave?
The females were used in the households taking care of the children and the households and the males were used in the open fields working the farms. even though some female slaves were used for that purpose.
What did African American slaves have to do?
African American slaves were mostly used as farm workers, particularly for growing cotton. However, the owner of a slave was free to use that slave for any purpose. Some slaves were used as servants, effectively butlers and housekeepers. There were various other uses.
What purpose did spirituals serve on southern plantation?
Spirituals were used in worship by African-American slaves on southern plantations. They were also used to deliver messages that the slaves did not want the plantation owners to understand.
Is it true that the purpose of slaves codes was to set minimum educational standards for slaves?
no they were to help the slaves by giving them education, but not power
For what purpose was the American Colonization Society founded?
to return slaves to Africa
What was the purpose of the Freedmen?
It was an organization that helped former slaves
What were slaves codes and why were they used?
The laws about slaves, and their rights, and they were used to keep slaves "in line".
