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slave resistance on plantations was unsuccessful because the plantation owners were united and if a slave tried to escape they would help each other find him/her. another reason is because slaves were often too scared to resist, they would be made to watch others being punished (most common if whipping) or have been punished themselves.
When slavery was abolished, slaves were released from their owners, making them "free".
Type your answer here... free factory workers were treated worse than slaves.
They were taken to slave auctions were they would then be sold to white people usually plantation owners.
The plantation owners; because they were rich and powerful.
states passed slave codes.
Slave rebellions and escape attempts were two things that slave owners feared, as they posed a threat to their control over their slaves and their way of life. They also feared the loss of property if slaves were to successfully escape or rebel.
Slave rebellions
States passed slave codes and slave laws. These laws kept the slaves in a subordinate position and made it so even a free slave could be captured and sent back into slavery.
Slave owners implemented harsh punishments, such as physical abuse and restrictions on movement, to suppress any potential resistance from slaves. They also enforced strict codes and laws to control the behavior and activities of slaves in order to maintain power and prevent uprisings. Historical events like Nat Turner's Rebellion in 1831 further intensified the fear among slave owners, leading to increased surveillance and oppression of the enslaved population.
Slave owners feared that if slaves were able to read and write, they would become more educated and potentially rebellious, challenging the system of slavery. By keeping slaves illiterate, owners aimed to maintain control and prevent uprisings or acts of resistance.
States passed slave codes and slave laws. These laws kept the slaves in a subordinate position and made it so even a free slave could be captured and sent back into slavery.
the loss of slavery would threaten the economic survival of the South.
southern slave owners said it was justified
They feared vandalism and arson from the workers who were loosing jobs to mechanisation.
Slave owners feared that allowing slaves to attend church on their own might lead to gatherings where they could potentially plan rebellions or uprisings. By closely monitoring their slaves' activities, slave owners hoped to prevent any form of organized resistance and maintain control over them.
Inability to afford work for their farms or businesses