RESEARCH PAPER ASSIGNMENT
The plantation was a battlefield where slaves fought masters for physical and psychological survival. Although unlettered, unarmed, and outnumbered slaves fought in various ways to preserve their identity. In their struggle with the plantation master, internal conflicts occurred between the slaves. Discuss all of the following questions"
a. Why did some slaves, including the slave driver, identify with their masters?
b. What impact did excessive floggings or application of the lash have on the slaves? How did strong -willed slaves respond to cruel treatment?
c. How did plantation masters treat slaves who were insane?