1. 18 May 2015
Discuss: How did the cottononocracy dominate society in the South? Pages
Today, I will be able to identify the 5 groups that made southern society. I will be able to describe the sufferings of African Americans under slavery.
You need to turn in section 3 if you haven’t done so already.
You may have a quiz on Wednesday (be prepared)

3. Slave Codes
Goal: Perpetuate the institution of slavery and maintain planter dominance in the South. Slave codes could differ depending on the state; however, the further South the more restrictive the code.
African Americans were forbade to meet in groups larger than 3. WHY?
African Americans were not allowed to leave their owner’s plantation without the owners written permission. WHY?
African Americans weren’t allowed to own guns. WHY?
It was a crime to learn to read and write. WHY?
Any slave attempting to run away and leave the colony (later, state) receives the death penalty
Willful killing of a slave exacts a fine of 700 pounds, and "passion" killing 350 pounds

4. Family Marriage was forbade
Slaves were encouraged to be promiscuous in order to increase the slave population. The father of the child would be sold off.
Children would remain with their mother until at least the age of 8.
Reliance upon extended kinship networks (grandparents, parents, children, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc).

5. RESISTANCE Try to escape North
Subversive methods: Break tools, destroy crops, steal food, work slowly
Violence
Denmark Vesey
Nat Turner

6. Spirituals Why do you like music?
Roots of the music are founded in traditional African tribal music which was forbidden
Discuss being in bondage/connection to the old testament
Provided hope
Allowed for the day to pass quicker
Form of communication, discussing possible escape.

7. Underground Railroad Define: Conductor Primary destination?
What was a safe house called? Who were the station masters
How many people did Harriet Tubman help to escape?
Why did runaway slaves often travel near or by water?
What role did quilts play in assisting runaway slaves?
Secrets of the Underground Railroad

8. Spirituals and the Underground Railroad
Swing low, Sweet Chariot