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If other white servants helped black slaves, it could potentially lead to a more united front and stronger resistance against the system of slavery. However, both groups would face severe consequences such as punishment, violence, and possible death for going against the established social order. Overall, it might disrupt the power dynamics of the institution of slavery but at great personal risk to those involved.
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What are the similarities of a slave and an indentured servant?
They were not the same. Indentured servants were to serve 7 years, but often they left before they finished their time. They could blend in so it made it hard to find them, but any person who was black was a slave and needed a pass to leave the plantation. Indentured servants were paid and free after 7 years. Slaves were never paid and were considered property.
Were there black slaves in France?
Yes, there were black slaves in France, particularly during the period of colonial expansion and the transatlantic slave trade. Slavery was legal in French colonies, such as in the Caribbean, where many black slaves were brought to work on plantations. Additionally, there were some instances of black slaves in mainland France as well.
Why were Chesapeake slaves sold?
The Chesapeake area gained slaves to work the lands. They first started out as indentured servants but that changed after whites began to fear the black population will gain too much power. In 1790, the slaves were freed due to the depletion of the land.
How were black slaves beginning to prove that racist is wrong?
Black slaves began to prove that racism is wrong through acts of bravery, resistance, and resilience. They fought for their freedom, challenged the system of slavery through rebellions and escapes, and showed the world their humanity and capability through their talents, skills, and determination. Their actions helped to debunk racist stereotypes and challenge the belief in their inferiority.
Why do you think indentured servants became less common as slavery grew?
Indentured servants were suppose to work for 7 years, but often after a couple of years they would leave the indentured contract and faded into the population. When that happened they couldn't be separated from other people because they were white. The slave on the other hand would always be a slave no matter where he/she went because they were black. To leave a plantation they needed a pass and any white person could stop them asking to see the pass. Slaves were owned by another person and considered property an indentured servant was a worker under contract so it was easier to buy a slave for the same amount of money spent on the indentured servant. The slave couldn't escape easily and could be picked out because he/she was black.
How did black evolve from indentured servants into slaves?
They became president of the U.S.A.
Where was the first city in the US where black people were sold as slaves and used as slaves not indentured servants?
It was Virginia.
Why did Chesapeake planters use black slaves more than indentured white servants after 1680?
declining death rates made slaves more profitable than indentured servants
Did George Washington have slaves and were they black?
Yes he did have slaves, but he freed them in his will when he died. ANd of course they were black
Why did rich people want black servants?
It was cheap or cost effective. It was also exotic and appeared to be enlightening to have them as servants instead of as slaves. This made the bosses appear to have a heart. Plus it appeared you have status if you have servants, black servants were considered a serving class of citizens back then.
What did plantation owners fear that led them to separate the white servants from black slaves?
Slave rebellions.
What organzation helped freed slaves after the war?
black code
Why were laws passed that created differences between white servants and black slaves?
To protect against a slave rebellion
What jobs were slaves given?
maids cooks babysitters farmers blacksmith
Why did black slaves come from Africa?
because the white men from the US thought that they were "property" and could be bought and sold. they sold the slaves for work and servants and to make money off them
What is the reason plantation owners preferred to have slaves rather than indentured servants?
Slaves were owned as property, but indentured servants were white people who signed a 7 year contract for transportation to the colonies. They could also blend in with the population while anyone who was black was a slave.
Why did slaves replace indentured servants in the south?
Slaves were property and bought or sold. Indentured servants were people who signed a contract stating they would work for 7 years. Often they wouldn't finish the 7 years and disappear into the population. Slaves on the other hand were easy to find because anyone who was black was a slave.
