Passive Resistance of Slaves in Antebellum South

Actions taken by slaves to resist slavery without violent confrontation.

A form of passive resistance where slaves sought freedom in the North.

Feigning illness as a way to avoid work and resist enslavement.

Deliberately reducing the speed of work to undermine productivity.

Potential punishments slaves faced for resisting, like beatings.

A network that helped enslaved people escape to northern states.

Accounts from former slaves that describe their experiences, including resistance.

Maintaining cultural practices and traditions as form of resisting domination.

Non-compliance with orders as a subtle resistance strategy.

Unity among enslaved people in acts of resistance.