Assignment:

1.        Collect 5 facts from the HISTORICAL OVERVIEW.

2.       Provide a brief explanation for the CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT (3+ sentences).

3.       Examine the YEAR IN A LIFE link and describe the events of four months in a slaves life.

4.       Explain, in a paragraph and in your own words, what you learned today about the lives of slaves, slavery in America and the issues it connects to in the present day.

   

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 1.      In 1860, about 140,000 slaves lived in towns and cities throughout the south

2.      In Charleston, South Carolina, alone, the enslaved numbered almost 40,000, constituting a third of the city's population.

3.      Frederick Douglass, who escaped slavery in 1838 at the age of 20.

4.      Bennet H. Barrow, a Louisiana slave owner, documents almost daily beatings and torturing of slaves

5.      To a degree, the material conditions of slave life were predetermined by the status of the slave.

 2. 1.    Thomas Jefferson lived in Virgina, at 20 years old he gained his majority.

2.      Jupiter's 1774 reassignment as stable manager meant fewer separations from his new wife, a kitchen worker.

3.      Jefferson provided for his slaves better than most, he rarely considered their freedom.

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1. In April they would do hunting and stuff.
2. In June they worked every day.
3. In july it was mostly planting and hunting.
4. In septemeber  they just recorded how much cotton was picked.

 4.      What I learned today about slavery was one thing was sum of the conditions of slaves like the laws one of the laws were Overseers liberally applied violent punishments such as whippings to slaves they perceived to be transgressive. This 1669 act declared that, should a slave be killed as a result of extreme punishment, the master should not face charges for the murder. Another  thing I learned is how Examine how a slave's daily life changed with the seasons and learn what factors stayed the same throughout the year by exploring pages in a plantation account book. That what I leaned.

1.            Collect 5 facts from the HISTORICAL OVERVIEW    

   1) Objections to slavery existed in the early colonial period. But opposition to slavery did not develop into an organized effort until the age of the Revolutionary War. As colonists demanded the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, 2) The Declaration of Independence not only declared the colonies free of Britain, but it also helped to inspire Vermont to Pennsylvania passed its Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery in 1780. Yet, as late as 1850, the federal census recorded that there were still hundreds of young blacks in Pennsylvania, who would remain enslaved until their 28th birthdays.  3) Abolish slavery in its 1777 state constitution. By 1804, all Northern states had voted to abolish the institution of slavery within their borders. In most of these states, however, abolition was not 4) In August 1861 he accepted the First Confiscation Act passed by Congress, which declared that slaves escaping to union lines would be considered contraband. Before the passage of this act, Union leaders had turned away blacks seeking to enlist and returned escapees seeking protection in the North to their Southern masters. 5) In 1865, the thirteenth amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. Slavery was declared illegal in every part of the newly restored Union. African-Americans across the nation were free. 

2.       Provide a brief explanation for the CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT (3+ sentences).

1)      Robert Smalls was born into slavery on the McKee plantation.

 2)      During the war, thousands of slaves fled north. Many, like Smalls, fought as Union sailors and soldiers. In 1863 slaves celebrated the Emancipation Proclamation.  

    3) Union blockade. Smalls surrendered the vessel and joined the Union navy. He was granted freedom.

                                                      3. Examine the IMAGINING FREEDOM link and answer the questions that match events and images.  1) The Civil War was instigated in part by disagreements over the role of slavery in America, and as such it was instrumental in shaping the future of African Americans. The political illustrations and cartoons which follow -- published between 1860 and 1877 -- all comment on the events that brought about slavery's end and examine what freedom meant for blacks living in post-war America 

                                   4. Explain, in a paragraph and in your own words, what you learned today about the lives of slaves, slavery in America and the issues it connects to in the present day.

           

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A) Slaves responded to the circumstance of their capture  and slavery in a few ways like trying to improve their life as a slave and going to become a overseer of other slaves.

 

B) Slaves escaped, commited suicide, or killed others.

 C) Many slaves were proficient in European languages. D) Taking their cases before judges and juries, blacks of the early colonial period were awarded back wages from their employers, secured privileges and inheritances for their children, and were able to argue, in a legitimate court of law, for their freedom. E) Most of runaway slaves were single young men who fled alone. Virginia's Enquirer between 1804 and 1824, only 15.4 percent of 1,250 runaways announced were females and only 2 percent were children. 2.John Punch was an indentured servent contracted to Virginia planter Hugh Gwyn. He and two other men (James Gregory, and a man named Victor) did jobs that were quite similar to those jobs as a slave. They felt exploited and ranaway, soon after they were captured. All were sentenced to being whipped but only James and Victor had four years of their servitude added to their current terms. John being a black man had his sentence become permaninte. John is the first servent to become a slave based on race. 3.Escaped slaves struggled to help free others while avoiding recapture: He should have relocated to the north and spoke out against the evils of slavery to help other slaves. 

William Grimes was favored by his owners, but another slave became jealious and began slipping medicine into the coffee he gave to his masters when upon the discovery of the drugs he was beaten : I think he should have hoped the madicine would have eventualy killed his owners.

 Charles Balls owner did not legaly own him: I think he should have taken his case to court. Josiah Henson's mother was assaulted. What was his father's response?: I think he should have attacked the overseer to defend his wife. 

4.         I learned that slavery was a very brutal system of free labor. Barbaric thingswould happen to people or their famlies and nothing was done justice wise and when people tryed to takematters into their own hands they were whipped for it. This is sort of similar to immagrants in America today. It isalmost slavery because we have the immagrants who come into America work for much longer and have them make alot less money. In some cases , like a walmart, immigrants are forced to work all night long until they are let out in the morning after they had worked all night for practially nothing

                                                         

 1.        Five facts;·          Africans had many religions and cultural beliefs.·          West African societies, the largest source for American slaves, shared a belief in a Supreme Creator.·          Anglican missionaries attempting to bring Christianity to slaves in the Southern colonies.·          Symbols and objects, such as crosses, were conflated with charms carried by Africans to ward off evil spirits.·          As lateas 1800 most slaves in the U.S. had not been converted to Christianity.  2.        Nat Turner (1800-1831).

Grew up on the south side of Virginia. Born from a family that slavery is something very familiar, his father was, most likely, an African born slave. Ever since childhood Nat Turner was considered a prophet. Even at his young age he became very active in religion and became a religious leader in the slave community. In his early years into his teenage years, Nat started seeing strange things and hearing voices. At thirty years old, Turner led a group of over 40 slaves on a murderous rampage. As in end result, 60 whites were killed. Many were executed, one of them being Nat Turner.

 

3.        Four objects I discovered are:

·         The sacrificed calf skeleton.

·         Grave marker.

·         Glass beads.

·         Metal crucifix.

 

Religious practices were a part of religious practices of the Yoruba in Africa.

 

The sun burst symbols on the grave marker are considered similar to Kongo religious symbols representing the rejuvenation of life.

 

In parts of Africa blue beads were worn to keep away the evil eye.

 

Crucifixes were frequently found among slave possessions that were suggesting a strong African American interest in Christianity.

 

              

           4.  I learned that African slaves basically put their lives on the line just to be free. But, their actions wouldnt even be possible       if it werent for religion. Their faith in god and the religious practices they believed in helped them carry on through the rough day to come. Honestly, in my opinion, I respect the slaves who died just to be free and on their way prayed their heart out. If someone believes and has so much faith in a religion, they deserve to be remembered.




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During the colonial and antebellum periods, enslaved blacks pursued the right to express themselves using education, the arts, and craftsmanship against pragmatic, customary, and legal restrictions.

 

In Northern and Southern American cities, black communities played a type of music from which ragtime later descended.

 

During their limited leisure hours, particularly on Sundays and holidays, slaves engaged in singing and dancing.

 

For slaves, music and dance held both secular and spiritual meaning, and whites as well as other blacks praised talented black musicians and singers.

 

        Archaeological finds dated from the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries demonstrate that slaves crafted objects in accordance with African traditions as well.

(1)   Give 5 Facts1.     Slaves expressed them selves by using education, the arts, and craftsmanship against legal restrictions.2.     Folktales and Fables were popular in slave communities in the South, reflecting the oral traditions of African societies and incorporating African symbolism and motifs.3.     Slaves manufactured drums, banjos, and rattles out of gourds similar to those found in Africa.4.     During their limited leisure hours, particularly on Sundays and          holidays, slaves engaged in singing and dancing.5.     Female slaves sewed quilts for warmth, utilitarian objects such as baskets, rugs, bowls, and pipes were outlets for creative expression.              (2)   Character Spotlight

           

         Maria Stewart was the first woman to speak out in public. She was married to David Walker, author of AN APPEAL TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF THE WORLD. After her husband died she took over his legacy by writing articles for THE LIBERATOR, which was an abolitionist newspaper. Maria thought that blacks should pursue education. She went on to become a public school teacher.

 (3)   Music in Slave Life1.     Quittin' Time Song 2 is about his day is over and he is done working and he is going to go home.2.     Meet Me in Jerusalem is about when he dies he will meet his mother in heaven.3.     Go to Sleep is about a mother telling her baby to go to sleep.4.     Mealtime Call is about a man who is hungry and wants food. 

    (4) I learned that slaves liked to express themselves with education, craftsmanship, and art. I also learned that  slaves liked to tell Folktales and Fables. They told this stories to created alternate realities which they could experience revenge and other forbidden impulses.

Group #6:  Religion [Felix, Nicole, Veronica, Jared]

Assignment:

1.        Collect 5 facts from the HISTORICAL OVERVIEW.

2.       Provide a brief explanation for the CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT (3+ sentences) 3.Examine the HIDDEN OBJECTS link and describe four objects in your archeological dig a cross, a sacrificed cow, bottle of something    4.Explain, in a paragraph and in your own words, what you learned today about the lives of slaves, slavery in America and the issues it connects to in the present. _day.The slaves of the past use to be very religious because they wanted to look forward To so the saw religion to look forward to death.

Group #2:  The Family [Chloe, Edgar, Kyle]

Assignment:

1. Collect 5 facts from the HISTORICAL OVERVIEW.

2. Provide a brief explanation for the CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT (3+ sentences).

3. Examine the ALL IN THE FAMILY link and describe a brief biography of four

    Family members.

4. Explain, in a paragraph and in your own words, what you learned today about the lives of slaves, slavery in America and the issues it connects to in the present day.

5 Facts :

 -Occasionally black men married white women, ensuring that their children would be born free.

-When Africans were taken from their homes and forced into slavery, they were separated from mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers and were torn from extensive kinship networks.

-The church became an institution through which New Amsterdam blacks were able to form independent familial units.

-The nature of the slave family varied depending on the form of agrarian activity taking place in a given region.

-The nature of urban life and small-farm production made large workforces untenable and unnecessary 

Character Spotlight

Emmanuel Driggus and his wife, Frances were bought by captain Pott then he contracted their two adopted daughters into service. Emmanuel bought the younger child who was liberated only seven years into her thirty-year term so he had bought her freedom with money earned raising livestock. Emmanuel Driggus had seven children who were all born as slaves, Emmanuel soon gained freedom

 

edgar wrote:

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Edgar Briseño                                                                                                   Plantation  the plantation revolution swept across the South in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries and the terms of racial slavery were concretized in law, slaves found it increasingly difficult to form families. Not only did the law forbid interracial wedlock and deny blacks legal rights to marry each other, but the agricultural demands of Southern slave societies also continued to generate a disproportionate population of black men in the colonies.

By the early 1700s, however, planters in both the Chesapeake region and in the Southern low country were becoming aware that they could profit economically by promoting the families their slaves were struggling to create. Marriage, they reasoned, would make slaves content and therefore docile. What is more, stable unions would lead to reliable reproduction cycles. This idea of a self-renewing slave labor force was exploited on a grand scale for the first time on the plantations of late eighteenth century America, increasing in intensity after 1807 when Congress outlawed international slave trade. The nature of the slave family varied depending on the form of agrarian activity taking place in a given region. Because tobacco planting required fewer slaves on a single farm, Chesapeake slave families were often spread across several plantations. Men and women in this region often "married abroad," meaning that spouses had different owners and lived apart. In such cases, a husband, either with permission or surreptitiously, would usually visit his wife and children once or twice a week.

	Family born on a Beaufort, South Carolina, plantation. Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Civil War Photographs
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The divisiveness of agricultural production in this area helped to foster a vast kinship network that linked several plantations. In contrast, the largest of "Cotton Kingdom" plantations required dozens of hands, making it more common to find whole families working and living together.

As industry attempted to keep up with agricultural output in the South, the number of African slaves in the North increased, rapidly replacing the first generation of Atlantic Creoles who had successfully organized into autonomous families. Unlike their Southern contemporaries, Northern slave owners had little interest in family formation among slaves. The nature of urban life and small-farm production made large workforces untenable and unnecessary. While the plantation master approved of, oversaw, and often arranged marriages among his slaves, the Northern master discouraged marital union and dissolved existing bonds by separating husbands and wives.

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Obviously, Edgar, I can't accept this work.  Try again, please.
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