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Answers for Quiz 3.02

1. How does Bennet Barrow believe slaves should be treated? Bennet Barrowbelieves that slaves should be treated kindly so they develop a dependency onthe slaveowner. She doesnt believe they should be allowed to roam free, but

that they should be kept on the plantation because if a slave is kept at home,then his society is at home and his rules. She believes they should be treatedkindly, but with a firm hand.

2. A primary source is any source created at or near the time being studied, oftenby the people being studied. Primary sources are often letters, officialdocuments, treaties, and diaries. What format is the text of "Rules of HighlandPlantation " written in? Its taken from the diary of a plantation owner, and istherefore a primary source. Her diary was presumably written during that time,

and doesnt come from someone else.

3. In the reading, in the first letter, what does Jim (a slave) ask of the overseer?

Jim asked the overseer to be allowed to marry Martha, another slave. His request wasgranted.

4. Later, in the third letter, the overseer decides to resign. What reasons does hegive?

He says that Mr. Jones seemed dissatisfied with his work, that he had told Mr. Jones he

would live with no man who was not satisfied with the way he managed the business.Also, the slaves behave badly behind his back and then run to tell lies to Mr. Jones. Mr.Jones was disinclined to let his friends see him.

5. What happened when Jacob told on Gilbert?

Gilbert was brought to trial, severely whipped, and then made to beg pardon from all ofthe children he whipped for his treatment of them.

6. What was the occupation he wished to have and why?

He wanted to ne a hostler because his father used to take care of horses and mules.

7. How did the boy's father respond when the boy complained about being whippedtoo much by Mr. Young? What is his mother's response? What is "the best thingfor us to do" about the cruel treatment, according to his father? His father didntdo anything, and said he couldnt help him. His mother went and tried to help, butwas then whipped herself. His father said the best thing for them to do was towait for the day when things like that would go away.

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8. Why is the Christmas season not an entirely happy one for slaves?

It was not a happy season for slaves because hiring day wasnt far away and

many families were afraid of separation.

9. From where did slaves obtain donations for their holiday celebrations?

Slaves were allowed to go out until twelve to beg for contributions.

10. How was Christmas celebrated by slaves?

Christmas was a day of feasting, and they cooked and ate what they could get with their

families.