The treatment of slaves refers to the conditions, rights, and treatment that enslaved individuals experienced during their captivity. It encompasses aspects such as physical abuse, working conditions, access to basic necessities, and overall quality of life.
Related terms
Slave Codes: Laws established by colonial governments to control enslaved people's behavior and limit their rights.
Middle Passage: The brutal journey across the Atlantic Ocean where enslaved Africans were transported from Africa to the Americas.
Underground Railroad: A network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape slavery.