How Did Enslaved African Americans Use Active Resistance
Enslaved Africans fought for their freedom by using active resistance, especially through organized revolts and rebellions. These acts were powerful ways for them to challenge and stand up against the oppressive system of slavery. By uniting and confronting their oppressors, they bravely expressed their deep desire for freedom and justice. According to (Honychurch Council 2018), revolts or insurrections were frequently observed among newly arrived Africans who were understandably impatient with enslavement. Some of these uprisings were triggered by an immediate event or injustice, while others were meticulously planned over a long period of time. A notable instance of a planned uprising was the Morant Bay Rebellion in Jamaica in 1831. This
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It was a way to disrupt the plantation system and assert their authority. The effectiveness varied depending on the specific circumstances and the response of the slaveholders. According to Claypole, W. (2002). This was mostly effective because a skilled farmer could easily damage the roots of crops without being caught. Cattle, pigs, and horses were all valuable assets on plantations. This economic disruption led to financial losses for slaveholders. This particular resistance disrupted the productivity of plantations and work environments. So as a result, enslaved people harmed their enslavers' economic interests by purposefully harming tools, crops, or machinery or working at a slower pace. Slaveholders may suffer financial losses as a result of this economic upheaval. According to Hamilton-Willie, D. (2007), faking illness or opening old sores is a means of resistance against slavery. Some of the enslaved injured themselves by re-opening sores while allowing chigga worms to enter their feet, thus making them limp. Faking illness or opening old sores are strategies to avoid work or gain sympathy. The effectiveness varied, this act disrupted the labor force, caused economic losses to slaveholders, and inspired hope among the enslaved. However, the consequences were severe if caught, including punishment, violence, or even
It was a way to disrupt the plantation system and assert their authority. The effectiveness varied depending on the specific circumstances and the response of the slaveholders. According to Claypole, W. (2002). This was mostly effective because a skilled farmer could easily damage the roots of crops without being caught. Cattle, pigs, and horses were all valuable assets on plantations. This economic disruption led to financial losses for slaveholders. This particular resistance disrupted the productivity of plantations and work environments. So as a result, enslaved people harmed their enslavers' economic interests by purposefully harming tools, crops, or machinery or working at a slower pace. Slaveholders may suffer financial losses as a result of this economic upheaval. According to Hamilton-Willie, D. (2007), faking illness or opening old sores is a means of resistance against slavery. Some of the enslaved injured themselves by re-opening sores while allowing chigga worms to enter their feet, thus making them limp. Faking illness or opening old sores are strategies to avoid work or gain sympathy. The effectiveness varied, this act disrupted the labor force, caused economic losses to slaveholders, and inspired hope among the enslaved. However, the consequences were severe if caught, including punishment, violence, or even