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they worked all day long and when they didn't do their job right their masters would either Kane them or whip them.

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How time did the slaves have to work for?

Whatever they were told to.


What did a slaves day look like?

a slaves day looks like this they do work all the time


What did slaves do in their free time?

Slaves did not have activities that they could do in their free time in the same way that other people did. They were slaves to their owners, and were forced to do grueling work throughout the day.


How much time do slaves work?

27 hours a day


Where did most slaves live and work?

Most slaves in the time of the 13 colonies lived on the Plantations. They were needed because harvesting requiered strenuous work, so most slaves spent mos of their time in the feild tending to mostly tabacco. During this time the christians did not oppose slavery because they told themselves that the slaves were not Christians so it was ok to make them work.


Why did the slaves have to finish work before dark?

Slaves were often required to finish work before dark as it was difficult to work in the fields at night without proper lighting. Additionally, completing work before sunset ensured that the slaves had enough time to rest and prepare for the next day of labor.


Why did the US want slaves?

so they wont do the work


Who supervised the work of slaves in the 1700s?

The overseers did, the plantation ownesr would hire them to watch over the slaves because the themselves had no time to.


What was the pourpose for slave work songs?

They helped the slaves move together and pass the time.


What are disadvantages of slave trade?

Slaves would have nothing and would work for a long time.


When was the slaves free time on a plantation and what did they do?

Most slaves had to work from sunrise to sunset. Some owners made their slaves work everyday, others allowed slaves one day off a month and some allowed their slaves to have Sundays as a rest day. Slaves would spend their free time mending huts, making pots and pans and relaxing. Some plantation owners allowed slaves a small plot of land to grow things to supplement their diet. Slaves were not allowed to read or write but some were allowed to go to church.


What time did Egyptian slaves start woRK?

I should imagine slaves were up at the crack of dawn as were most people in ancient times. There was no electricity so as much work as possible had to be done in daylight.