Resistance Methods

Definition

Resistance methods refer to various strategies employed by enslaved people to resist their enslavement. These included murdering owners, destroying machinery/property, escaping or committing suicide.

Related terms

Underground Railroad: A network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans seeking freedom in Northern states or Canada during the 19th century.

Slave Rebellions: Organized uprisings by slaves against their masters aiming at gaining freedom.

Passive Resistance: Non-violent methods used by slaves to resist their masters, such as work slowdowns, feigning illness, or breaking tools.