enslaved+and+free+African+Americans-snowy

The economy in the South was beginning to grow rapidly because of the spread of cotton plantations. But, because of this, slave labor was also in high demand. Some slaves were house servants, some worked in the fields and others worked in trades. Even if they were treated well, enslaved persons still had restrictions. State save codes forbade then from owning property, testifying in court against a white person, or learning to read and write. As we all know, African Americans endured many horrors while enslaved. Some would sing to keep uplifted. Others would "silently" revolt by breaking tools or wasting time. And some would turn to violence and kill their owners, burning barns, and plot revolts.