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2-4 slaves in the mid-1800s
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What was meant by the term slave power?
the political influence held by slaveholdeers in the south.
Which two southern states held more slaves than whites in population?
South Carolina and Mississippi.
Why was 4th of July meaningless to American slaves?
They weren't free. They were held in chains and considered property. If I was a slave I wouldn't consider it a holiday either.
What was the name of the major southern port held by The British during the revolutionary war?
All I know is that it is in Savannah, Georgia.
Where is the power of judicial review held?
By most federal and State courts
How many slave owners had slaves?
In the South, it was estimated that 350,000 slave owners held a significant number of slaves.
What were Aristotle's views of the natural slave?
Aristotle held the view that some people were inherently slaves, while others were inherently slave owners. Aristotle was a Greek philosopher.
What did fredick Douglass do that was courage?
He condemned the annual alcohol drinhking contests held by slave owners who punished their slaves for not participating in the "how much can you drink contests" held annually around Christmas.
How effective was the 1793 Fugitive Slave Act?
Slave owners did not believe that the first fugitive slave law was strong enough. The claimed it gave states "loopholes" by which free states could avoid being held accountable for runaway slaves found in their states.
Who held the most political and economic power in the south?
small farmers formed the majority of the southern population, the planters controlled much of the south's economy.
Where was Saint Vincent de Paul held as a slave?
Vincent was captured by pirates and sold into slavery in Tunis for some time but was released in 1607 after he converted one of his owners to Christianity.
What is a slave pen?
a room where the slaves were held while in a slave auction
Why would Lincoln symbolically free slaves that were still being held by the confederacy and not all slaves in the nation?
Because he didn't want to upset powerful slave-owners in the four slave-states that had remained loyal, and drive those states into the arms of the Confederacy.
Where were slave auctions held?
slave auctions would be held at certain places like markets, warehouses or even outside on a platform.
What method was used most often by slaves to pass along their heritage to their offspring?
The oral traditions of their African heritage held a very important part in the successful passing of culture and heritage on to subsequent generations by slaves. It was illegal for slaves to be taught to read and write as slave owners felt an educated slave was a dangerous slave. Therefore the chronicling of oral history in the way of the Griot grew even stronger in America.
When was St. Patrick a slave?
He was held as a slave from about the year 403 until 409.
What is the job of a slave driver?
A slave driver was in charge of the slaves. They were the ones who held the whip.
