- What were the problems faced by the slaves?
- How did slavery affect Virginia?
- What were the 2 types of slaves?
- What was the Virginia debate on slavery?
What were the problems faced by the slaves?
While working on plantations in the Southern United States, many slaves faced serious health problems. Improper nutrition, the unsanitary living conditions, and excessive labor made them more susceptible to diseases than their owners; the death rates among the slaves were significantly higher due to diseases.
How did slavery affect Virginia?
During their first year in Virginia, new slaves went through “seasoning” which meant letting their bodies get used to the new climate and the many new diseases found in Virginia. Many enslaved people died within the first year. Not all black Virginians were enslaved.
What were the 2 types of slaves?
Temple slavery, state slavery, and military slavery were relatively rare and distinct from domestic slavery, but in a very broad outline they can be categorized as the household slaves of a temple or the state. The other major type of slavery was productive slavery.
What was the Virginia debate on slavery?
The public debate reminded Virginians of longstanding differences between those living in the eastern and in the western parts of the state. Voters east of the Blue Ridge Mountains owned a majority of the state's enslaved population and vigorously defended their rights as slaveholders.