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Describe Mr. Severe
Cruel, profane, evil, sadistic
How were slaves treated in plantations?
They got tortured and whipped if they defied authority
Why were slaves unable to get sleep?
They worked tirelessly every day and night
The slaves got good quality beds
False, slaves only received one coarse blanket
Who was Colonel Lloyd?
Owner of multiple slaves and farms in Talbot County
What was the name of the plantation Douglass grew up on?
Great House Farm
How often did slaves get allowances?
Monthly
Children would have to go completely naked until the next allowance day when their clothes failed them
True
What is the difference between Mr. Severe and Mr. Hopkins?
Mr. Severe took pleasure in whippings while Mr. Hopkins did not
What crops did the plantation grow?
Tobacco, corn and wheat
What type of clothing did slaves have?
Two coarse linen shirts, one pair of linen trousers, one jacket, one pair of stockings and one pair of shoes
The songs sang on the plantation taught people about farming
False, the songs taught people about slavery in a more authentic way
How many sons did Colonel Lloyd have?
2
What was so special about the plantation?
Slaves saw it as a worthy place to work
How much did the clothes cost?
No more than $7
Douglass spent 2 years on Lloyd's plantation
True
What was the name of Colonel Lloyd's daughter?
Lucretia
How many farms were there on the plantation?
Over 20
When did slaves sing the Great House Farm song?
When they experienced the most sorrow
Anthony took products to Wye Town
False, Anthony took products to Baltimore