28 Questions
Who were more likely to be emancipated in Brazil according to the text?
Females
What was a common criterion for emancipation by slavers?
Being bi-racial
What did some slaves do after purchasing their own freedom?
Became small landowners
In which part of Latin America did free people of color outnumber the enslaved population by 1800?
Cuba
What was a common practice in Brazil related to the emancipation of mistresses and illegitimate children by slavers?
Emancipating them
Who could free men and women purchase after being emancipated?
More slaves
How were Africans stereotyped by slave owners?
As cowardly and lazy individuals
What was the justification used for slavery in terms of the slaves' religious beliefs?
Slaves were considered 'backward' heathens in need of civilizing tutors
What played a more significant role in determining the treatment of slaves according to the text?
Economic activity
How was the percentage of white population compared to slaves in Suriname according to Harry Hoetink's study?
Whites were only 7% of the population
What crop was believed to require forced labor for cultivation according to the text?
Sugar
How were Africans generally viewed in terms of their ability to handle intensive work on plantations?
Viewed as better suited and robust compared to Indians
What was the main impetus behind British antislavery policies in the 19th century?
Religious reasons
Why did England play a significant role in the abolition of slavery in the early 19th century?
Religious reasons
What contributed to the rise of abolitionist movements according to the text?
Enlightenment thought
Which group is credited with altering and accelerating the transition to freedom according to Rebecca Scott (2000)?
Enslaved Haitians
What does the text suggest about the profitability of slavery in the early 19th century?
It remained profitable despite previous beliefs
What was a glaring contradiction that Enlightenment thought posed according to the text?
Advocating for equal rights for all men but justifying slavery
How did the Masters and Slaves differ in terms of attire and possessions?
The Masters wore finery while the Slaves were stripped and naked.
What did Antonio de Vieira, S.J., and other Jesuits speak out against?
Mistreatment of slaves
According to Vieira, why should baptized slaves be thankful?
They were now Christians and had the chance to enter heaven.
What did Vieira believe was a miraculous transformation for the black people taken to Brazil?
Their exile, captivity, and misery
Why did Vieira and other Jesuits believe that slaves should serve their masters faithfully?
Because they were now Christians and could enter heaven
What did Vieira question regarding the treatment of African people according to God's creation?
Their predestination to two hells
What was the Spanish word for 'runaway slave'?
Cimarrón
Who is considered a hero in Brazil?
Zumbi
Which word was used in Portuguese for 'runaway slave community'?
Quilombo
What was the English word for 'runaway slave'?
Maroon
Learn about the unique characteristics of slavery in Brazil compared to Spanish America, including the prevalence of small-scale slave owners from various backgrounds. Explore how slavery persisted in Brazil until 1830, making it the largest slave economy in the world.
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