Slavery In Texas

Enslaved families were often separated by all of the following circumstances except:

• forced moves by their enslavers

• forced separation by their enslavers

• forcible sales by their enslavers

• enslaved families were rarely separated

The diet of enslaved peoples was:

• Extremely limited & rarely supplemented

• Limited, but supplemented often by gardening, hunting & gathering

• A rich variety of food provided by their enslavers

Common acts of resistance by enslaved peoples included:

• sabotaging production

• pretending to be ill

• suing their enslavers in court

• breaking tools and/or delaying work

All of the following were rights denied to enslaved peoples except:

• right to have children

• right to individual property

• right to marry

• right to learn to read & write

While the majority of enslaved peoples worked as farm hands, a significant minority labored as:

• political officials

• household servants

• naval captains

• merchants

“Jumping the broom” referred to a practice done at the ______ of some enslaved peoples:

Between 1691 and 1865, there were no successful revolts by enslaved peoples, except for in the nation of:

• Cuba

• Haiti

• Dominican Republic

• Mexico

________ was the most significant & widespread cash crop grown across the southern states, including Texas:

Which of the following best describes the daily life of a slave on a plantation?

• Leisurely with plenty of free time

• Focused on skilled trades and crafts

• Dominated by hard labor from sunrise to sunset

• Flexible with the ability to choose tasks

What was a common feature of plantation life for slaves in the Americas?

• Freedom to travel and trade

• Generous wages for their labor

• Harsh working conditions and strict oversight

• Access to education and legal representation