what was it like to live on plantations? Flashcards
1
Q
how many people would typically share the slaves man made house?
A
usually around 10
2
Q
were the slaves allowed to grow any food?
A
they sometimes could and they could sell any spare
3
Q
what were conditions like in slave drivers houses?
A
they had better houses with beds with mosquito nets, pillows, blankets, mattresses, tables, chairs and a cooking shed.
4
Q
what types of diseases did slaves die from?
A
Many died from diseases such as yaws (skin disease), measles and dysentery
5
Q
what was the name of the language that slaves made so that they could communicate?
A
creole
