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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 did slave owners do all day?
Slave owners were often responsible for managing their plantation, which included supervising slaves, overseeing work activities, handling financial matters, and ensuring the smooth operation of the estate. They may have also engaged in social activities within their community and interacted with other slave owners. Additionally, some slave owners participated in politics or held positions of authority in their regions.
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.
Within slave society evidence suggests that the highest social status was ascribed to?
Within slave society, the highest social status was typically ascribed to white slave owners, who held power, wealth, and control over both enslaved individuals and other members of society. The economic and social structure of slave society was designed to uphold and prioritize the power and privilege of these white slave owners.
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.
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 were slave auctions held?
Slave auctions were held during the transatlantic slave trade, which took place primarily between the 16th and 19th centuries. These auctions were typically held in ports and trading posts in Africa, the Americas, and Europe.
When was St. Patrick a slave?
He was held as a slave from about the year 403 until 409.
