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Why don't slaves rebel?
Slaves typically do not rebel because their masters have access to weapons and the slaves do not.
How did the slaves access the Underground Railroad?
slaves would go on land at night and then follow the north star and look for certain houses with lights on.
What did the slaves do to write down their language?
Most slaves were illiterate, so the question is not answerable in large part. Those who were literate would use the same technologies that their masters had access to.
Why were slaves forts located where they were?
They were built there because they provided easy access to both the sea and inland area
Did roman slaves' have family and friends?
Yes, there was a law passed that slaves could marry with the permission of his master, and they had brothers and sisters. They certainly had friends, especially the city slaves, who had access to their masters and could "put in a good word" for someone trying to gain a favor.
What types of guns weapons did the slaves have have access to?
In the US, it was illegal for a slave to possess ANY firearm. However, they did have access to edged tools (axes, knives, etc) that could be used as weapons.
What are some of the riches of Asia?
gold, jewellery, spices, silk, slaves, exotic animals and access to new deposits of the usual resources...
Who was able to access cotton gins?
people who owned slaves were allowed to use cotton gins in the 1790's and the early 1800's.
Why did slaves not know their birthdays?
During the time of slavery, the slave owners (especially plantation owners) kept meticulous ledgers recording the births, deaths, weddings, sales, etc. of their slaves. After the end of slavery, the slaves had no access to these records before they dispersed throughout the country. And since they had no calendars on which to mark these events, they had no way of knowing these dates for themselves.
What are five reasons slaves were used in the colonies?
slaves were used to complete the jobs of the white man. Slaves were used to cook, clean, pick cotton, grow crops, plant, sometimes used to entertain. Some female slaves were to take care of the white man's children or pets. etc
What were four disadvantages to being a domestic slave?
Lighter work load Usually treated better Access to inside information (in the event that the master had something planned the domestic slaves would have channeled the information to the other slaves) Opportunity to learn to read and write ( depending on the kindness of their masters)
Where all slaves from Africa?
In early America, mostly. In the world, absolutely not. Our word "slave" comes from the world "slav," a European (white) people who were apparently taken as slaves a lot back in the day. Slaves could also be captured enemy soldiers of any nation, especially in the ancient world, when slavery was extremely common. Later on, kidnapping African tribesmen became the most profitable form of slavery.
