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SS Chapter 20
Social Studies notes on Chapter 20
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Slaves worked from dawn to past dusk. Once they were done their work in the field, they did their own household work such as laundry and school lessons. | |
| Some slaves were skilled craftspeople suchs as seamstresses. | |
| Some slaves worked in the field and others worked in the house; cleaning, cooking, watching children. | |
| Slaves received little clothing. Their houses had no windows and no beds. They lived crowded together. | |
| Slaves were fed enough so they could work and the owners could get as much of the crop harvested as possible. | |
| Some slave owners used violence but at times it backfired. | |
| Slave masters tried to humble slaves but slaves could become rebellious. | |
| Slaves acted sick, ruined crops, or broke tools to stand up to their masters. | |
| They burned houses and poisoned food. They fought back when they were abused. | |
| Some slaves ran away to the north even though it was very risky. | |
| Slave revolts occured in cities, plantations and on ships. | |
| Masters could split up families. Marriages weren't recognized. | |
| Children were taught lessons by their parents and families supported eachother. | |
| Slaves spent their leisure time husking corn, fishing, quilting, and singing and dancing. | |
| Slaves wanted to worship god their own way, not the way the slave owners wanted them to. | |
| When African Americans came to america, they brought some of their African culture with them. Slaves sang, danced, quilted, and told folktales which have their roots in African culture. |