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They could turn back, but they would probably be severely punished, even killed, by their masters. And they would be giving up their chance to be free. So why would they want to?

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Did slaves ever protect them seleves?

Yes, slaves in various cultures and historical periods have attempted to protect themselves from mistreatment or escape bondage through forms of resistance such as sabotaging work, running away, or organizing rebellions. These acts were often risky and could result in severe punishment or death.


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The first slaves arrived in North America in 1619, eventually leading to an economic system that persisted until 1865 when the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery. How did slaves resist slavery? African and African-American slaves had three available methods to resist slavery: they could rebel against slaveholders, they could run away, or they could perform small, daily acts of resistance, such as slowing down work.


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Yes, plantation mistresses could punish slaves by assigning extra work, withholding food rations or clothing, or even physically abusing slaves. Punishments varied depending on the mistress and the circumstances.


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