Table of Contents
1. Title of study
2. Aim
3. Rationale
4. Introduction
5. Forms of resistance and its effectiveness
6. Conclusion
7. Bibliography
8. Appendix
Title of study
Theme: Resistance and Revolts.
Discuss the forms of resistance used by slaves and assess the effectiveness of the different forms of resistance.
Statement of Aim
Throughout this research paper, the reader will have a better understanding of the different forms of resistance. Also the reader will have the ability to compare the two types of resistance which were active and passive. And finally the reader will be able to tell which type of resistance was most effective and most common between active and passive.
Rationale
The reason topic being chosen is to better elucidate the different forms of resistance and how effective it was in the Caribbean. As for a historian, this topic allowed me to open my mind by analyzing the types of resistance and interpreting it in the SBA. Resistance of slaves was a great part of Caribbean history which is currently still the most debated topic. With that being said, I felt a need to choose this topic.
INTRODUCTION
Resistance of slaves was a great part of Caribbean history. There were two types of resistance practiced by slaves: passive (day by day) and active resistance. In this research paper I will show different types of resistance and their level of effectiveness in battling slavery.
FORMS OF RESISTANCE & ITS EFFECTIVENESS
The most common form of resistance available to slaves was what is known as “day-to-day” resistance, or small acts of rebellion, most popularly known as passive resistance. This form of resistance included sabotage, such as breaking tools or setting fire to buildings. Striking out at a slave owner's property was a way to strike at the man himself,
Bibliography: 8. Appendix Title of study Theme: Resistance and Revolts. Discuss the forms of resistance used by slaves and assess the effectiveness of the different forms of resistance. Statement of Aim Throughout this research paper, the reader will have a better understanding of the different forms of resistance. Also the reader will have the ability to compare the two types of resistance which were active and passive. And finally the reader will be able to tell which type of resistance was most effective and most common between active and passive. Rationale The reason topic being chosen is to better elucidate the different forms of resistance and how effective it was in the Caribbean. As for a historian, this topic allowed me to open my mind by analyzing the types of resistance and interpreting it in the SBA. Resistance of slaves was a great part of Caribbean history which is currently still the most debated topic. With that being said, I felt a need to choose this topic. INTRODUCTION Resistance of slaves was a great part of Caribbean history. There were two types of resistance practiced by slaves: passive (day by day) and active resistance. In this research paper I will show different types of resistance and their level of effectiveness in battling slavery.