Living and working conditions on the plantations Flashcards
(9 cards)
How long did enslaved people typically work on plantations?
About 12 hours a day, and even longer during harvest time, 7 days a week with no holidays.
What made work on sugar plantations especially harsh?
The work was backbreaking and dangerous, with close monitoring and punishment for slowing down.
How were enslaved people treated in terms of age or ability?
All were expected to work, regardless of age
What types of work did enslaved people do outside the fields?
They could also work in households or as domestic helpers
What was housing like for enslaved people?
Very basic; many had to build their own shelters
What happened to enslaved families during sales?
Families were often split up and separated
What kind of food were enslaved people given?
Poor quality food; meat was rarely provided.
What were common health problems among enslaved people?
Diseases like dysentery were common, with little to no medical care available.?
