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Did Plantation Mistresses ever punish the slaves?

Yes, plantation mistresses could punish slaves by assigning extra work, withholding food rations or clothing, or even physically abusing slaves. Punishments varied depending on the mistress and the circumstances.


A marriage ritual practiced for many slave weddings on plantations was?

jumping the broom. This tradition symbolized a couple's commitment to each other and their new life together, often originating from West African cultures. The broom was placed on the ground, and the couple would jump over it together, signifying their leap into a new phase of life as a married couple.


How many freed slaves remain on the farm where they had worked as slaves?

There are no freed slaves remaining on the farm where they had worked as slaves. After emancipation, freed slaves were free to leave the farms where they were enslaved.


Why did slaves punish slaves?

Slaves were sometimes tasked with overseeing the work and behavior of other slaves, and may have punished them in order to maintain control and prevent rebellion. Punishing other slaves could also be a way for some slaves to gain favor with their owners and potentially improve their own living conditions.


How was the life of the house slaves the same as the field slaves?

House slaves and field slaves both experienced harsh living conditions, long hours of labor, and physical punishment. However, house slaves often had slightly better living conditions and more interaction with their masters, while field slaves typically faced harder physical labor and were subject to harsher discipline.