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Were disobediant slaves ever killed by whipping?
Yes, some disobedient slaves were killed by excessive whipping. This, however, was not the case for all slaves and masters. While there were surely some mean owners, most of them treated their slaves fairly. This is because they knew how important the slaves were to their economy.
What measure did some southerners take to prevent slave revolt?
They killed and hunted down the slaves killing all the ones that would revolt making sure that it would never happen again, is what the southerners thought, but it only sparked more slaves to revolt.
What was the total American Revolution deaths?
Estimates vary, but it is believed that 6824 Am Patriots were killed in action, 3000 Am. Loyalists were killed in action, another 18,500 died in captivity or of disease. An additional 24,000 British troops were killed in action or died of disease as well. It is estimated that 100,000 slaves and probably as many civilians died of disease, starvation or actually killed in battles.
What did Bartolom de las Casas initially suggest to reform the encomienda system?
to replace Indian slaves with African slaves
Why did the Mayan prefer to to capture people rather than take land when they fought wars?
They wanted them for sacrifice and women and young girls were kept as slaves. These slaves increase the worth of the slave holder. Young boys were neutered and the men were all killed. The young boys were actually eaten and often were called "my main course".
Were all slaves killed if one killed the master?
Roman and Egytian slaves would usually be killed if one of their number had killed their master but no other slaves would be killed unless that wish was in their will.
What did harriet Tubman do if slaves wanted to be slaves?
She killed them
Number of slaves killed on plantations?
There was about 30,000 killed
Who were the Cooperheads?
The cooperheads were slaves who killed other slaves for money.
Were some slaves rebellious?
yes but being slaves they were killed if they rebeled.
Why were slaves killed?
Slaves were often killed as a means of punishment or control by their owners or overseers. In some historical contexts, slaves were also killed in acts of brutality or as a result of harsh conditions and mistreatment.
What did Mexico do about Texans who had slaves?
killed them
How were the slaves killed compared to the Jews?
the Jews were slaves. Otherwise slaves have existed in amost every society.
Did slaves get yelled at?
Slaves were yelled at and often beaten. Some were even killed.
Who did Erik the Red Kill?
He killed two Icelanders named Eyiolf the Foul and Holmgang-Hrafn (Dueling-Raven).
Did the boatload of africans immidedatly become slaves forever?
Slaves, killed, or sex trade.
How did they kill slaves?
Slaves were rarely killed by their owners because they were so expensive and valuable.
