property and livestock. Slaves in the Old South, places such as Virginia, North and South Carolina, and the coast of Georgia were treated in a much less harsh manner when in comparison to slaves in the Deep South. 4) Slave women were asked to do “women’s work” in slave quarters, work just as men in the field, and reproduce. During the winter months, slave women would spend their days weaving, knitting, candle making, and basket and mat weaving. They were also expected to cook, clean, and care for…
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