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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
Why did many freed slaves remain on the farms where they had worked at slaves?
Many freed slaves remained on the farms where they had worked as slaves due to limited economic opportunities, lack of resources to establish themselves elsewhere, and social ties to the community. Additionally, some former slaves may have stayed to secure access to land, housing, and work that they were familiar with.
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 were some things slaves did?
Slaves were forced to work long hours in plantations, mines, or households. They were often subjected to physical and emotional abuse. Many slaves also lived in poor conditions and had limited access to basic necessities like food and shelter.
How was life different for slaves that worked in the home than slaves that worked in the fields?
Slaves who worked in the home generally had better living conditions, access to better food, and sometimes received special treatment from their owners compared to those who worked in the fields. However, they were still subject to the same brutal treatment and lack of freedom experienced by all slaves.
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.
Who prevented slaves from having knowledge?
Slave owners and overseers in the United States prevented slaves from obtaining knowledge by implementing laws that prohibited education for slaves. Additionally, teaching slaves to read and write was seen as a threat to the established social order and control over the enslaved population. Slave owners wanted to maintain power and control by restricting access to knowledge and education among slaves.
What was different between house and field slaves?
House slaves were treated better than field slaves. Field slaves were worked hard by a (usually cruel) overseer, while house slaves worked inside, out of the heat, under a normally slightly kinder person.
What are some of the riches of Asia?
gold, jewellery, spices, silk, slaves, exotic animals and access to new deposits of the usual resources...
