Life Of A Slave Flashcards
1
Q
What job was carried out by most slaves?
A
Field hand and this was physically extremely demanding work
2
Q
Other jobs on plantations included
A
Road and railway building Carpenters Domestic slaves Drivers (moving goods across the island) Bookkeepers
3
Q
Gang 1
A
Physically fit, young and female slaves doing the hardest work
4
Q
Gang 2
A
People aged 12-18, slightly older and pregnant women doing slightly easier work
5
Q
Gang 3
A
Very young or very old doing less demanding work
6
Q
Where did slaves live?
A
Basic huts made of stone, wood or woven basket
Best accommodation reserved for slave drivers
7
Q
What did slaves eat
A
Cheap plain food and somtimes a peace of fatty meat
8
Q
What European illnesses did some slaves suffer from
A
Dysentery, whooping cough and pneumonia
9
Q
What was the name of the slaves own created language
A
Creole
