This would be stories from the life of a slave.
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Slave folktales are traditional stories passed down orally by African American slaves. These tales often contained elements of humor, cleverness, and resilience in the face of oppression. They served as a form of entertainment, communication, and cultural preservation within the slave community.
West African folktales became part of the culture in the Americas through the transatlantic slave trade, which led to the forced migration of Africans to the Americas. Enslaved Africans brought their traditions, including folktales, with them and passed them down through generations. These tales often blended with local folk traditions, resulting in a rich tapestry of storytelling in the Americas that continues to influence culture today.
The African slave system typically involved slaves being integrated into society and having the potential to gain social mobility, while the colonial slave system focused on dehumanizing slaves and perpetuating generational enslavement. Additionally, the African slave system often relied on war captives or debtors, whereas the colonial slave system relied heavily on transatlantic slave trade.
One abstract noun related to "slave" could be "enslavement," which refers to the act of making someone a slave or the state of being enslaved.
a primary source description written by a slave
A field worker slave typically worked in agricultural fields or plantations, performing manual labor such as planting, tending to crops, and harvesting. An artisan slave, on the other hand, had skills in crafts or trades such as metalworking, carpentry, or weaving, and would create goods or provide services for their owner.