Slave Rebellion
Many slaves refused to work or ran away. For this, they were brutally beaten, sold away from their families, or killed.
Slave Culture
Folktales showed the flexibility of their language. With English, the slaves had learned Christianity and this fueled their dreams of freedom. The Ku
Braceros/Slaves
By terms in the international agreement, Braceros were forbidden to organize, protest, or form unions. Employers used the braceros as strike breakers. Organizers were sent back to Mexico. Government officials lied to them.
Master and Slave: Slave Resistance
From the time they leave Africa; slaves resist their captive state. Actual rebellions are rare, in part because the vast majority of the population
Subject: slave resistance
Transcript: [ narrator ] slave owners like to argue that slaves are generally content with servitude, but it is clear that the vast majority are not. [ berlin
Coming to America: Portrait of Colonial Life: Introduction of Slavery in Colonial America
most of the colonies' labor needs. The transition to slave labor in the Chesapeake is the result of economic shifts. With improvements in the English
Subject: inexpensive labor
Transcript: women. So as laborers, african-american-- At least african women were quite desirable as-- Unfortunately, as slaves. [moss:] planters who grow sugar as
Divergent Paths: Contrast between Northern and Southern Colonies
populations diverse. But perhaps the factor that contributes most to their distinctiveness is the introduction of a slave labor system to the plantation economy
Subject: slave labor system
Transcript: are different, their populations diverse. but perhaps the factor that contributes most to their distinctiveness is the introduction of a slave labor
Legacy of shame: migrant labor, an American institution
- correspondents Dan Rather and Randall Pinkston document the ongoing exploitation of America's invisible laborers while highlighting efforts being made to protect
Subject: Migrant agricultural laborers--United States
Transcript: IMPROVEMENTS IN LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS. BUT WHILE SOME ARE LIVING WELL, OTHERS LIVE AS VIRTUAL SLAVES. HE SAID, "NO, I CANNOT LEAVE UNLESS I PAY
Cuba: The Next Revolution
In Cuba, Professor Gates finds out how the culture, religion, politics, and music of this island are inextricably linked to the huge amount of slave
Subject: Labor
Labor Contractors
Labor contractors are licensed by the federal government and many break the law. Rural Legal Services and other advocates work on behalf of the
Immigrant Labor
women. Child labor is rampant.