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What was a significant consequence of the Nat Turner Rebellion in 1831?
What was a significant consequence of the Nat Turner Rebellion in 1831?
- It created alliances between enslaved people and abolitionist groups.
- It instilled fear among white populations and prompted stricter slave codes. (correct)
- It led to the immediate abolition of slavery in Virginia.
- It resulted in a widespread emancipation of slaves across the South.
Which statement best describes the status of slave marriages in the South?
Which statement best describes the status of slave marriages in the South?
- Slave marriages were recognized and held legal rights.
- Slave marriages were seen as a form of social liberation.
- They provided legitimate status comparable to free marriages.
- Marriages between slaves were wholly dependent on the master's authority. (correct)
What do the terms 'cycles of social death and re-birth' refer to in the context of slavery?
What do the terms 'cycles of social death and re-birth' refer to in the context of slavery?
- The integration of enslaved communities into American society.
- The legacy of slavery that persisted even after the Civil War.
- The continuous trauma and resilience faced by enslaved individuals and their communities. (correct)
- The repetitive cycles of slavery being abolished and reinstated over the years.
How did the interstate slave trade impact slave families?
How did the interstate slave trade impact slave families?
According to H. Jacobs, how did slavery affect women in comparison to men?
According to H. Jacobs, how did slavery affect women in comparison to men?
What principle did J.H. Hammond assert regarding the status of slaves in southern society?
What principle did J.H. Hammond assert regarding the status of slaves in southern society?
How did slavery impact the social structure in the South by 1860?
How did slavery impact the social structure in the South by 1860?
What was a significant aspect of the master-slave relationship mentioned in the content?
What was a significant aspect of the master-slave relationship mentioned in the content?
What was the primary argument used by southern defenders of slavery?
What was the primary argument used by southern defenders of slavery?
How did the concept of polygenesis relate to attitudes towards race in the North?
How did the concept of polygenesis relate to attitudes towards race in the North?
What stance did southern advocates take on the principles of human equality?
What stance did southern advocates take on the principles of human equality?
What notable concession did some slave owners make in their wills?
What notable concession did some slave owners make in their wills?
What was a common justification for slavery among southern plantation owners?
What was a common justification for slavery among southern plantation owners?
Flashcards
Southern Economy (1815)
Southern Economy (1815)
The Southern economy in 1815 was based on large-scale agriculture, especially cotton production. This was the dominant form of commercial activity.
Slavery's Impact (South)
Slavery's Impact (South)
Slavery profoundly shaped Southern society, influencing its values, customs, laws, and social hierarchy.
Pro-slavery Arguments (1860)
Pro-slavery Arguments (1860)
By 1860, Southern defenders of slavery argued for its moral and economic benefits, emphasizing its necessity for the Southern economy and society.
Master-Slave Relationship
Master-Slave Relationship
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Legal Status of Slaves
Legal Status of Slaves
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Slave Resistance
Slave Resistance
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Southern Justification (Biblical)
Southern Justification (Biblical)
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Southern Justification (Democratic Republican)
Southern Justification (Democratic Republican)
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Slave marriage in the South
Slave marriage in the South
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Slave families
Slave families
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End of slavery
End of slavery
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Kinship In Slavery
Kinship In Slavery
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Study Notes
Southern Economy and Society in 1815-1865
- Southern economy in 1815 was a major agricultural power, largely driven by cotton production.
- Slavery deeply impacted Southern society, affecting values, customs, laws, and class structure.
- By 1860, Southern whites defended slavery as morally and economically beneficial.
- The master-slave relationship was highly asymmetrical, with slaves legally considered property.
- Slaves, despite their enslaved status, resisted and expressed agency.
- Slaveholders often used biblical justifications for slavery.
- Southern proponents of slavery argued that slavery was necessary for maintaining a functioning republic.
- This viewpoint rejected liberal ideals of human equality.
The Master-Slave Relationship
- The master-slave relationship was inherently unequal; the master held exclusive power over the slave.
- Slaves could try to build connections with their owners through wills and letters.
- However, evidence of compassion from slave owners was relatively rare.
- Slave families often faced challenges due to the institution of slavery.
Slave Resistance
- Slaves actively resisted, recognizing their humanity and natural rights.
- Slave resistance took various forms, such as rebellions (e.g., Nat Turner's Rebellion)
- Southern slaveholders lived under constant fear of resistance.
Slave Families
- Slave families were crucial for maintaining the bonds of culture and community.
- Slave marriages had no legal standing and were not recognized by the society.
- Kinship ties, including fictive kin, were significant in creating support systems for slaves.
- Slave families in the antebellum South were frequently fractured through the interstate slave trade.
Pro-Slavery Arguments
- Pro-slavery ideology often drew upon religious doctrine and traditional hierarchies.
- Proponents compared slavery to marriage, claiming it was either benevolent or oppressive.
- Northern institutions and universities sought to scientifically justify racial inequality and slavery.
The End of Slavery
- The Civil War (1865) ended the institution of slavery.
- Enslaved African Americans fought for their rights and dignity post-war.
- The ending of slavery led to the fall of the planter class.
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