Slaves
What were the songs of the slaves like?
Depressing
What would happen to slaves if they didn't hear the bell to get up?
They would get whipped by the Overseer
What does "Fiendish" mean?
Extremely cruel or unpleasant
What gender was favored during the waking-up period?
None all were treated equally bad.
Was Frederick Douglass sad or empowered from the songs the slaves sang?
Around how many slaves lived on the Plantation?
300-400
What would slaves get for bed?
One coarse blanket
What does "Barbarity" mean?
Extreme cruelty or brutality.
How old is the minimum age to be able to work?
7 years old
Yes
When do the slaves get their clothes?
Once a year
Do children get favored in the plantation Frederick Douglass was enslaved at?
No.
What does "Ineffable" mean?
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
What was given to the children slaves who couldn’t work in the fields?
Nothing
Does Frederick Douglass care for the rest of the slaves?
Yes
What was the name of the overseer where Frederick Douglass was enslaved?
Mr Severe
What would happen if childrens clothes broke or fell off?
They wouldnt get a replacement.
What does "Bushel" mean?
A measure of capacity equal to 64 US pints
What would the price range of clothing for slaves be?
7 dollars or less.
What did Frederick Douglass call the plantation they worked at?
The Great House Farm
What kind of food did the enslaved people get?
8 pounds of either fish or meat
Were there any off-seasons for the slaves?
No they had to work through summer and winter and everything in between
What does "Obdurate" mean?
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Do slaves get the required items for work in the morning?
No they typically spend many of their sleeping hours on preparing for work.
What were the slaves and Frederick Douglass' mood while getting their allowance?
Enthusiastic