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Please Do Now

Go answer the following question in google classroom:

What are slave codes and give one example

3 minutes.

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The Enslaved DID Fight Back…

  • Ship Rebellions
  • Sabotaging their work
  • Continuing some African traditions
  • Running away
  • Plantation Rebellions

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Punishments for Enslaved People

  • Whippings
  • Torture
  • Mutilation
  • Being sold away
  • Murder
  • Brandings
  • Smoked Alive
  • Masks/Collars

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Punishment Collar - When enslaved people tried to run away after being captured by the slave traders, this heavy iron collar was placed on them to inflict punishment. It stopped them from running away again as the spiked ends prevent the wearer from moving into any areas with trees or bushes.

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'Cat o'nine tails'

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This collar with bells would have been used to deter attempted escape by a slave that had previously tried to win his or her freedom by running away.

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This collar with bells would have been used to deter attempted escape by a slave that had previously tried to win his or her freedom by running away.

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Watch and describe Nat Turner’s story.

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Nat Turner Consequence

This rebellion raised fear in the south among white people. They tightened up on restrictions on Black people.

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“Evil Begets Evil…”

Slavery was an inhumane institution/system that was practiced and accepted in our country for a long time. In fact, many evil injustices have occurred against different groups of people in this country throughout our history. In your opinion, is violence necessary to stop injustices? Explain your opinion in at least 4 sentences.

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