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Slave shackles were used to physically restrain enslaved individuals, limiting their movement and freedom. Shackles were typically made of iron and were placed around the ankles or wrists, sometimes connected by a chain. They were a tool of control and oppression used by slave owners to prevent escape and enforce labor.
Slave shackles typically weighed between 5 to 15 pounds each, depending on the material and design. These restraints were intended to restrict the movement of enslaved individuals and assert control over them.
Slave traders often resorted to physical restraints such as chains, shackles, or handcuffs to prevent slaves from escaping. They also used intimidation, violence, and threats to instill fear and discourage slaves from attempting to run away. Additionally, slave traders sometimes branded or tattooed slaves to make it easier to identify and track them if they did escape.
A slave who escaped was referred to as a fugitive or runaway slave.
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A person who owns a slave is typically referred to as a "slave owner" or "master."