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Slaves were directed by their owners or overseers who provided instructions, tasks, and enforced discipline through punishment. Slaves had little to no agency or autonomy in their work and were compelled to follow the orders of those in authority over them. This system of control was a key aspect of the institution of slavery.

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Did girl slaves work in houses?

Yes, girl slaves were often forced to work in the households of their slave owners. They performed domestic chores such as cleaning, cooking, and caring for children, contributing to the functioning of the household. The labor of girl slaves was commonly exploited without regard for their well-being or rights.


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.


Were slaves forced to work?

Yes, slaves were forced to work against their will. They were considered property and had no rights or freedom to refuse the work assigned to them by their owners. Failure to comply often resulted in punishment or even death.


Why were slaves forced to do work?

Slaves were force to do work because since they were a different color than the white men people thought they didnt belong. Slaves would get separated from their families and were forced to do labor under their will.


Why did some slaves stay and work for there masters?

Some slaves chose to stay and work for their masters due to fear of punishment, lack of viable alternatives, or emotional ties formed with their masters. Additionally, some slaves may have believed that staying and working for their masters provided them with a sense of security and stability.

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How did people get the slaves to board the ships?

They were chained together, and beaten or whipped if they did not do as they were directed.


What do slaves have to do during the day?

Slaves typically had to work from sunrise to sunset doing various tasks such as planting crops, picking cotton, cooking, cleaning, and other labor-intensive activities as directed by their owners. Their days were long and filled with hard physical labor without much rest or freedom.


How Long Did Slaves Work For?

Slaves would work from sunrise to twilight for their entire lives


Why did Egyptians build the pyramids for their pharaohs?

They built the pyramids to house their kings and to give them everlasting life (or sustinence in the life after death). The workers who did the construction were mostly slaves. They were directed to work by their masters.


How did slaves weaken the confederacy?

slaves either refused to work for their masters, or they may work less efficiently.


What would happen to slaves after work?

well the slaves had to clear the lands, work the soil and build the towns that is in the north


Did slaves have low wages?

Slaves had no wages at all. They were forced to do work.


Why did people need slaves?

They needed slaves to work on the big plantations.


What did the slaves do when they came to America?

because they were forced to America to work as slaves


Did slaves work for Abraham Lincoln?

Abraham Lincoln did not own slaves.


Why did slaves do most of the work?

Because they were slaves... have you learned history yet?


How does a carousel work?

slaves