Resistance of Enslaved People on the Plantations Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
How did enslaved people resist passively?
A
By working slowly, breaking tools, and wasting time.
2
Q
Why was learning to read and write an act of resistance?
A
Because it gave them power and knowledge to resist or escape.
3
Q
How did some enslaved people resist through theft?
A
They stole items or food from their owners.
4
Q
What impact did escape have on plantation owners?
A
Financial loss and disruption of their operations
5
Q
What was the significance of the revolt in Tahiti?
A
It led to the settlement of freed enslaved people after a successful revolt against French plantation owners.
