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Discuss: How did the cottononocracy dominate
society in the South? Pages 388-90
Today, I will be able to identify the 5 groups that
made southern society. I will be able to describe the
sufferings of African Americans under slavery.
You need to turn in section 3 if you haven’t done so
already.
You may have a quiz 14.3-4 on Wednesday (be
prepared)
Goal: Perpetuate the institution of slavery and maintain planter
dominance in the South. Slave codes could differ depending on the
state; however, the further South the more restrictive the code.
African Americans were forbade to meet in groups larger than 3.
WHY?
African Americans were not allowed to leave their owner’s
plantation without the owners written permission. WHY?
African Americans weren’t allowed to own guns. WHY?
It was a crime to learn to read and write. WHY?
Any slave attempting to run away and leave the colony (later, state)
receives the death penalty
Willful killing of a slave exacts a fine of 700 pounds, and "passion"
killing 350 pounds
Marriage was forbade
Slaves were encouraged to be promiscuous in
order to increase the slave population. The father
of the child would be sold off.
Children would remain with their mother until at
least the age of 8.
Reliance upon extended kinship networks
(grandparents, parents, children, aunts, uncles,
cousins, etc).
Try to escape North
Subversive methods: Break tools, destroy
crops, steal food, work slowly
Violence
Denmark Vesey
Nat Turner
Why do you like music?
Roots of the music are founded in traditional African
tribal music which was forbidden
Discuss being in bondage/connection to the old
testament
Provided hope
Allowed for the day to pass quicker
Form of communication, discussing possible escape.
Define: Conductor
Primary destination?
What was a safe house called? Who were the
station masters
How many people did Harriet Tubman help to
escape?
Why did runaway slaves often travel near or by
water?
What role did quilts play in assisting runaway
slaves?
Secrets of the Underground Railroad
Swing low, Sweet Chariot