SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
COLONIES OF FRANCE ENGLAND
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How slaves resisted their position of servitude
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how slaves escaped the middle passage
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how indentured servants gained their freedom
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how native Americans resisted servitude
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Detailed explanation-1: -Many resisted slavery in a variety of ways, differing in intensity and methodology. Among the less obvious methods of resistance were actions such as feigning illness, working slowly, producing shoddy work, and misplacing or damaging tools and equipment.
Detailed explanation-2: -Slaves resisted their treatment in innumerable ways. They slowed down their work pace, disabled machinery, feigned sickness, destroyed crops. They argued and fought with their masters and overseers. Many stole livestock, other food, or valuables.
Detailed explanation-3: -Throughout American history, enslaved people have resisted bondage in a variety of ways: some escaped, rebelled, or sabotaged work tools or work product.
Detailed explanation-4: -Students will likely be aware of the more obvious forms of slave resistance, such as open rebellion or insurrection.