5th - SS Chapter 6 Lesson 4 Flashcards
(14 cards)
Where did most of the slaves in the North work?
In stores, inns, and in people’s homes
What was an event in 1739 in which enslaved people fought with slave owners?
Stone Rebellion
Strict laws limited the rights of enslaved people in most northern colonies. Why?
To make it more difficult for enslaved people to escape
What were some of the restrictions on enslaved people in the North?
Slaves could not travel or go onto a ship without permission
What was an advantage to being a slave in the Northern colonies?
The slaves in the North usually had more opportunities to improve their lives than slaves in the south.
What things were northern slaves able to do to improve their lives?
They were able to earn money by taking on extra jobs at nights and on weekends. They could save enough money to purchase their freedom but this was a long and difficult process.
The number of slave in the Southern Colonies was larger than in other regions.
True
Where did most slaves work in the Southern Colonies?
On plantations
What were some of the skills enslaved Africans brought to the Southern plantations?
Experienced growing rice; expert carpenters, blacksmiths or tailors
What were the working conditions of the Southern plantations?
The conditions were harsh and they worked long hours sometimes all night by candle or moon light. Sometimes owners would sell family members and break up families.
How were enslaved Africans able to keep their traditions alive on plantations?
They would keep the African culture alive by making drums, banjos, and other instruments similar to the ones they had in Africa. But some Southern Colonies banned the use of these instruments because they were afraid the enslaved people were using them to send secret messages to each other.
What were some ways enslaved people resisted slavery?
Tried to trick owners and overseers by working slowly, breaking tools, or pretending to be sick. Many attempted to escape.
How many white colonists were killed before the slaves were captured in the Stono Rebellion?
25
Based on the quote by Equiano “Surely this…violates (breaks) that first natural right of mankind, equality and independency.” What is his opinion of slavery?
He felt that slavery was wrong
