ALL slaves don't stick up for themselves 'cause they're too scared they WILL get wipped or hurted in other dangerous ways
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African slaves did resist and rebel against their oppressors in various ways, including slave revolts, running away, and creating communities of resistance. However, they faced severe consequences for such actions, including violence, punishment, and even death. Additionally, the system of slavery was designed to strip slaves of their autonomy and suppress any form of resistance.
Slaves were typically provided with simple, plain clothing that was practical for their work duties. The clothing often consisted of basic garments such as shirts, trousers or dresses, and sometimes hats for protection from the sun. They were not allowed to wear clothing that would distinguish them or make them stand out.
Slaves on auction blocks were treated as property to be bought and sold, often subjected to dehumanizing conditions. They were inspected like livestock, forced to stand naked or partially clothed for potential buyers, and were sometimes separated from family members. Physical abuse and humiliation were not uncommon during the auction process.
Slaves may run away due to harsh treatment, desire for freedom, to be with loved ones, or seeking better opportunities. Running away was a dangerous act with severe consequences, but it was seen as a way to assert their humanity and fight against the oppression of slavery.
The word for witness stand is "testimony stand" or "witness box."
Abraham Lincoln opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories in the United States. While he initially did not seek to abolish slavery in the existing Southern states, his views evolved over time, and he eventually issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, declaring that all slaves in Confederate territories were to be freed.