Life of Enslaved People in the West Indies

What crop did most enslaved people in the Caribbean work on plantations?

• Corn

• Rice

• Sugar

• Wheat

What was the main job of Bertie Newton, a field hand?

• Fetching water

• Cutting wood

• Working in the sugar factory

• Harvesting cane

What was the role of overseers on the plantations?

• Growing crops

• Managing work

• Serving food

• Selling goods

How did enslaved people cope with loneliness and separation?

• Building their own houses

• Practicing secret religions

• Selling goods at the market

• Telling stories to each other

What punishment did runaway slaves face?

• Whipping

• Hanging

• Cutting off ears

• Working in irons

What did enslaved people do during their day off on special occasions?

• Attend church services

• Have secret religious ceremonies

• Enjoy themselves and have fun

• Work on their own gardens

What did enslaved people mix with Christianity in their religious practices?

• African traditions

• European traditions

• Native American traditions

• Asian traditions

What was the purpose of the white preacher in the slave church?

• To teach African traditions

• To enforce strict rules

• To promote equality

• To discourage singing and dancing

What was the significance of the end of harvest celebration called 'popover'?

• It marked the beginning of a new year

• It was a day off for enslaved people

• It was a time for religious ceremonies

• It signaled the start of planting season

How did enslaved people survive and find ways to enjoy life?

• By working hard and obeying their owners

• By rebelling and causing trouble

• By creating their own communities and traditions

• By escaping and running away