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Plantation slaves typically lived and worked in rural areas, subject to harsher conditions and more limited freedoms compared to city slaves who often had more opportunities for autonomy and financial independence. Free blacks still faced discrimination and limited rights, but had more control over their own lives compared to slaves.
Some free African Americans may have owned slaves in order to protect their families, gain social status or economic power, or to adhere to social norms of the time. In some cases, they may have used slave ownership as a way to secure their own freedom or the freedom of loved ones.
The slave state with more free black people than slaves was Virginia. Though there was much debate about whether the state should be considered a slave state or free state due to the number of free slaves.
There is a bit of misunderstanding here concerning slavery. There were no "city slaves" and any African American in the south was a slave. To leave the plantation they had to have a pass. On the plantation there were different jobs that determined the type of slave they were.
No, a large majority of the southern population did not own slaves. In fact, only a small percentage of white families in the southern states owned slaves during the antebellum period.
Yes, Abraham Baldwin did own slaves. It was thought hypocritical that he was anti-slavery but had his own slaves. He did free them later.
to the northern part of what was the 13 colonies
40% of Pompeiians were slaves and 60% were free
Because Canada is a free country.
Slaves were not allowed to marry at their own free will. They were often forced to have children for their masters, even against their own will.
No. He spent his life in free states.
Slaves could not own property or vote. They were only able to work for free for their owners, making them slaves.
The ancient Romans used ships, wagons, carriages, litters, and their own two feet to travel. Government couriers or messenger slaves used horseback.The ancient Romans used ships, wagons, carriages, litters, and their own two feet to travel. Government couriers or messenger slaves used horseback.The ancient Romans used ships, wagons, carriages, litters, and their own two feet to travel. Government couriers or messenger slaves used horseback.The ancient Romans used ships, wagons, carriages, litters, and their own two feet to travel. Government couriers or messenger slaves used horseback.The ancient Romans used ships, wagons, carriages, litters, and their own two feet to travel. Government couriers or messenger slaves used horseback.The ancient Romans used ships, wagons, carriages, litters, and their own two feet to travel. Government couriers or messenger slaves used horseback.The ancient Romans used ships, wagons, carriages, litters, and their own two feet to travel. Government couriers or messenger slaves used horseback.The ancient Romans used ships, wagons, carriages, litters, and their own two feet to travel. Government couriers or messenger slaves used horseback.The ancient Romans used ships, wagons, carriages, litters, and their own two feet to travel. Government couriers or messenger slaves used horseback.
To have free labor that they could treat badly and use for their own pleasures.
yes they are
Yes, some free slaves did own slaves. In some cases, former slaves purchased family members or loved ones to protect them from mistreatment. Despite the ethical contradictions, this complex and nuanced aspect of American history highlights the difficult decisions faced by individuals seeking to navigate the oppressive institution of slavery.
No- Lincoln did not own slaves. He lived his entire adult life in Indiana and Illinois where slavery was not legal so he could not own slaves even if he wanted to .