Frederick Douglass Narrative Chs 1-3

Front

What were the privileges of slaves operating the sailing vessel, Sally Lloyd?

Back

They were allowed to see Baltimore.

Front

What was the consequence for the slave who told Colonel Lloyd the truth about his master?

Back

The slave was sold away from his family to a Georgia slave trader.

Front

Why did slave owners keep slaves ignorant of their age and birthday?

Back

Slave owners withheld this information because they looked on slaves as less than human.

Front

How often did slaves receive their food allowance?

Back

Monthly.

Front

Who was the cruel overseer at Captain Anthony's farm?

Back

Mr. Severe.

Front

What does Frederick Douglass's narrative reveal about the treatment of slaves?

Back

It highlights the dehumanization and brutal conditions faced by slaves.

Front

What role did the ocean play in the lives of slaves on the Sally Lloyd?

Back

It represented freedom and opportunity, as they were allowed to see it.

Front

How did slave owners use ignorance as a tool of control?

Back

By keeping slaves unaware of their ages and birthdays, they reinforced their status as property.

Front

What was the significance of the food allowance system for slaves?

Back

It reflected the minimal sustenance provided to maintain their labor.

Front

How did Frederick Douglass view the relationship between slaves and their masters?

Back

He saw it as one of oppression and exploitation.