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The slaves would be whipped, put in irons or have their ear or finger cut off if they ran away. If they rebbeled they would be tied and burned.

African slaves were dehumanized and were forced to disassociate themselves from any memory of their culture and family. The owners forced their wills upon the slaves by using overseers, who were often their offspring from female slaves. The slaves were encouraged to separate by skin color and position assigned by the masters on the plantations. The slave was treated as chatel and property and less than the owers favorite pet, causing feeings of inferiority and hate for one another.

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