Working and living conditions for slaves were awful they worked in the hot humid air of the south. They slept on the floor some had wood floors and some had dirt floors.
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Slaves faced harsh working conditions, including long hours, physical labor, and punishment for disobedience. They lived in crowded and unsanitary conditions, often in small, cramped quarters with minimal food and clothing provided. Slaves were subject to constant surveillance, control, and dehumanization by their owners.
Limited rights of plantations.
Conditions for slaves were made even more harsh by factors such as harsh punishments, long working hours, lack of basic human rights, and poor living conditions. Slaves were often subjected to physical abuse, overwork, and separation from their families, leading to extreme hardships.
Most slaves actively participated in slave rebellions by resisting their captors, organizing escape attempts, or engaging in acts of sabotage. Rebellion was often a way for slaves to challenge their oppressive conditions and seek freedom.
Artisan slaves were often skilled workers who were trained in a specific craft, such as carpentry or metalworking. They were generally provided with better living conditions and treated with more respect than field slaves. Field slaves, on the other hand, were typically tasked with agricultural labor on plantations and endured harsher working conditions and treatment.
In Spanish colonies, slaves were forced to work on plantations, in mines, and in households. They were subjected to harsh living and working conditions, with little to no rights or freedoms. Slavery was a central part of the colonial economy in Spanish territories.