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Chesapeake slaves were often sold to generate revenue for slaveholders or to settle debts. The demand for slave labor in plantations and farms also led to the buying and selling of slaves in the region. Additionally, some slave owners may have sold slaves to break up families or punish individuals.
Whites and blacks worked together in various ways, such as participating in the Underground Railroad to help slaves escape to free states, collaborating in abolitionist organizations to advocate for the end of slavery, and forming alliances in the fight against segregation and discrimination during the Civil Rights Movement. These collaborations were key in challenging oppressive systems and advancing the cause of freedom for slaves and civil rights for all.
Whip-wielding overseers, slave drivers, and plantation owners used physical violence and threats to keep slaves in line and maintain control over them. Other methods included religion, creating divisions among slaves, and offering rewards for compliance.
Some yeoman farmers did own slaves, but not all. The number of slaves owned by yeoman farmers varied depending on factors such as location, wealth, and social customs. Generally, yeoman farmers who owned slaves had smaller holdings compared to large plantation owners.
Some whites were abolitionists who believed in the equality of all individuals and wanted to support the anti-slavery cause. Others helped escaped slaves out of a sense of moral duty or religious conviction. Additionally, there were some who provided assistance for financial gain or as part of the Underground Railroad network.