Conditions Under Slavery Flashcards
1
Q
Slaves were not allowed to…
A
Legally marry Own property Inherit property Give evidence in court against an european Read or write
2
Q
Slaves could not…
A
Prevent their children from being sold
Protect their families
Buy their own freedom
3
Q
Slaves had to…
A
Do whatever work their owners ordered
Work whatever hours demanded
Accept any european man sexual advantage
4
Q
What happened if a slave killed a european?
A
He was put to death by slow torture
5
Q
Why did slaves rules change over time?
A
European fathered children
Churchmen and misionaries
Prices went up and owners wanted slaves to live more
Whites relied in things that slaves produced in their own time
