Slavery American South Flashcards
What does ‘branded’ mean in the context of slavery?
The slave owner’s initials would be burnt onto the slave’s skin with a red hot iron.
Define ‘inhumane’.
Very cruel.
What is ‘humiliation’?
When someone says something horrible about you that makes you feel very unhappy.
What does ‘psychological’ refer to?
To do with your state of mind.
What is meant by ‘merchandise’?
To buy goods.
Who are ‘subjects’?
People over which a king rules.
Define ‘corruption’.
Very bad, corrupt behavior.
What were the reasons for the use of slaves in America?
The climate and soil in the southern states made it suitable for planting crops.
What types of crops were grown on plantations?
Cotton, tobacco, rice, and sugar cane.
Why did plantation owners prefer slave labor?
It was more profitable to own and control workers.
Who were the first slaves in America?
People from England who had to work off their debts or criminals.
What happened to workers who worked off their debt or jail sentence?
They were allowed to become free in America.
