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When addressing the owner it was expected slaves would do what?
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∙ 10y ago
bow his head and look at his feet.
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What would happen if a slave ran away?
The owner would put signs up and anyone who found the slave/slaves were expected to bring them back to the South or to their owner. If they got back to their owner, they were beaten,or whiped in front of the other slaves. Fact: A runaway slave is called a fugitive. Hope this helps ya!
What happened to slaves who disobeyed their owner?
They would be hit or harmed in any way.they got whipped more probly
Would a slave owner rather use his slaves or indetured servants?
A slave owner would likely prefer to use slaves, as they have no restrictions on their labor and are considered property. Indentured servants have contracts with set terms and conditions, making them less controllable compared to 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.
How were the ex slaves expected to benefit from the emancipation act?
The proclamation only applied to slaves in states in rebellion, but even though it said they were free they really weren't. The owners kept them as slaves and when the Northern troops came through an area the slaves would often run behind northern lines. They were referred to as "contraband " because contraband doesn't have to be returned to the owner. The slaves stayed with the union forces and eventually were able to enlist.
What happened to slaves when their owners died?
Slaves were considered property and so would become part of the decedent's estate. They passed according to the will of the owner or under the laws of intestacy to the owner's heirs at law if there was no will.
Did slaves respect there owners?
if u got wiped would u respect your owner-_-
Why would a land owner rather use then indentured slaves?
more years of labor
What would a slave call his or her owner?
what do you call a King or Queen master or a loyal name. Mostly to a slaves owner you call them Master.
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.
What happened to slaves if they were pregnant at the slave auctions?
They would bring a higher price because the child would belong to the mother's new owner. It would be like selling two slaves.
What do ancient Rome slaves call their owners?
Roman Slaves would call there owner Master or Sir (Madam) . Dominus is the word for master.
