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Antebellum America
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“Sambo” pattern of behavior used as a charade in front of whites Innocent laughing black man caricature Bulging eyes, thick lips, big smile
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Refusal to work hard Isolated acts of sabotage Escape via the “Underground Railroad”
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Monkey wrench (left) alerted escapees to gather up their tools and prepare to flee Drunkard path (right) warned escapees not to follow a straight path
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GABRIEL PROSSER (1800)DENMARK VESEY (1822)
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Nat Turner 1831
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Black Christianity Baptist or Methodist More emotional worship services Negro Spirituals Pidgin or Gullah Languages Nuclear family with extended kin links where possible Importance of music in slaves lives Especially spirituals
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