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Since slaves were considered chattel, they were distributed like any other property - unless the owner manumitted them in his or her will. If they manumitted them, they became officially free. Sometimes they would stay on as paid servants and workers for whoever took over the deceased person's property, other times they would clear out and head for territory where slavery was no longer legal lest they be forced back into slavery by some unscrupulous person who could take advantage of the fact that most of them were kept illiterate and consequently would have difficulty proving that they were free.
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Were mixed slave's free or slave's?
Mixed slaves were free if their owner died, but if their owner didn't died than they were not free.
How long was a slave a slave in ancient Greece?
Until he/she died, or the owner freed them.
What happened to a slave owner who worked a slave to death or beat a slave to death?
Slave owners could not be tried in court. There was no law against the mistreatment of slaves.
Did any slaves become free if their master died if not what happened to them?
In some cases, slaves could gain their freedom if their master died and had specified it in their will. Otherwise, slaves would typically be inherited by the deceased master's family members or sold to settle debts or as part of the estate.
What is the owner of a slave called?
A master is the owner of a slave.
What happened to babies if they were born by a slave?
They became property of the slave owner. Once they had grown enough to do work, they would be put to work like any other slave. They also were taken from their mother.
Was John Adams a slave owner?
no john Adam was not a slave owner
Can another slave owner whoop another slave?
Yes, but if the slave was incapacitated he may have to pay the owner of the slave for a replacement.
What happened to a slave owner if they killed their slave?
The consequences for a slave owner killing their slave varied based on the time and place. In some instances, there may have been legal repercussions such as fines or imprisonment, but enforcement and punishment were often lax when it involved a slave. Additionally, the social norms of the time often supported or justified violence against slaves, making it less likely for a slave owner to face significant consequences for killing their slave.
Who is the slave that sued after being takeninto free territory by owner?
the owner didnt take him there his owner died and he fled. his name is Dred Scott and he lost the dred Scott case.
What is a freedman?
A slave who is freed by his slave owner
What did the slave owner do to keep the baby slaves on his farm?
the slave owner would make sure to keep the slave only in his property.
