Passive Resistance of Slaves in Antebellum South
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How did slaves passively resist slavery in the Antebellum South? (Choose Two)

  • Pretending to be sick (correct)
  • Running away to the North
  • Working slower (correct)
  • Fighting back against the owners
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    Passive Resistance

    Actions taken by slaves to resist slavery without violent confrontation.

    Running Away

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

    Pretending to be Sick

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

    Working Slower

    Deliberately reducing the speed of work to undermine productivity.

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    Consequences of Resistance

    Potential punishments slaves faced for resisting, like beatings.

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    Underground Railroad

    A network that helped enslaved people escape to northern states.

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    Slave Narratives

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

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    Cultural Resistance

    Maintaining cultural practices and traditions as form of resisting domination.

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    Disobedience

    Non-compliance with orders as a subtle resistance strategy.

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    Solidarity among Slaves

    Unity among enslaved people in acts of resistance.

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    Study Notes

    Passive Resistance of Slaves in the Antebellum South

    • Slaves resisted slavery in various ways, some subtly.
    • Running away to the North was a form of resistance.
    • Pretending to be sick was a way to avoid work and reduce productivity.
    • Working slower was a passive act of resistance.
    • Fighting back against owners, directly confronting, was not a passive form of resistance.

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    This quiz explores the various forms of passive resistance employed by enslaved people in the Antebellum South. From subtle actions like pretending to be ill to more overt acts of running away, learn how these strategies played a crucial role in their fight against slavery. Test your knowledge on this significant aspect of history.

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