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What role did the extended family play in the slave community?
What role did the extended family play in the slave community?
- They kept the official slave records.
- They provided a strong support network. (correct)
- They organized revolts against the masters.
- They were mainly responsible for legal matters.
How did planters view the role of religion for their slaves?
How did planters view the role of religion for their slaves?
- As a form of entertainment for downtrodden spirits.
- As a tool for control and obedience. (correct)
- As a source of freedom and empowerment.
- As a means of social gathering.
What was the primary focus of sermons during secret slave services?
What was the primary focus of sermons during secret slave services?
- Acceptance of their current status.
- Community building and social interaction.
- Celebration of their daily lives.
- Ultimate deliverance from bondage. (correct)
Which biblical figure was emphasized in slave religion as a symbol of liberation?
Which biblical figure was emphasized in slave religion as a symbol of liberation?
What misconception did some southern whites have about the constant singing of slaves?
What misconception did some southern whites have about the constant singing of slaves?
What cultural form became important to slave society, reflecting their struggles and hopes?
What cultural form became important to slave society, reflecting their struggles and hopes?
What was often ignored by those who defended the institution of slavery regarding the lyrics of slave songs?
What was often ignored by those who defended the institution of slavery regarding the lyrics of slave songs?
In what form did slaves often gather for religious practices outside of their master's supervision?
In what form did slaves often gather for religious practices outside of their master's supervision?
What was a common theme in both the religious beliefs and songs among slaves?
What was a common theme in both the religious beliefs and songs among slaves?
What aspect of slave culture was particularly representative of their resilience and hope?
What aspect of slave culture was particularly representative of their resilience and hope?
What factor most directly influenced the treatment slaves received on a plantation?
What factor most directly influenced the treatment slaves received on a plantation?
Which group of slaves typically had the best working conditions?
Which group of slaves typically had the best working conditions?
What was a common form of punishment for slaves who failed to complete their tasks?
What was a common form of punishment for slaves who failed to complete their tasks?
How were slaves typically organized on plantations during labor?
How were slaves typically organized on plantations during labor?
What was often included in the rations provided to slaves?
What was often included in the rations provided to slaves?
What could consistently good work by a slave result in?
What could consistently good work by a slave result in?
What was the work schedule for slaves during the harvest season?
What was the work schedule for slaves during the harvest season?
What type of work could lead to a slave receiving ready-made clothing?
What type of work could lead to a slave receiving ready-made clothing?
Which type of slave was least likely to benefit from direct oversight from their owner?
Which type of slave was least likely to benefit from direct oversight from their owner?
Where were slave quarters typically located on large plantations?
Where were slave quarters typically located on large plantations?
What was a common practice regarding slave marriages among planters?
What was a common practice regarding slave marriages among planters?
What factor contributed significantly to the high infant mortality rate among slave children?
What factor contributed significantly to the high infant mortality rate among slave children?
What role did the husband typically fulfill in slave families?
What role did the husband typically fulfill in slave families?
What was a common complaint about the infirmaries on large plantations?
What was a common complaint about the infirmaries on large plantations?
Which statement describes the general health of the overall slave population?
Which statement describes the general health of the overall slave population?
What was the significance of 'jumping the broom' in slave communities?
What was the significance of 'jumping the broom' in slave communities?
How did planters typically regard the institution of marriage among slaves?
How did planters typically regard the institution of marriage among slaves?
What was a common situation faced by slave families regarding their members?
What was a common situation faced by slave families regarding their members?
Which statement best describes the workload of pregnant slave women?
Which statement best describes the workload of pregnant slave women?
What was one major reason for the low health standards among slaves?
What was one major reason for the low health standards among slaves?
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