Prompt:
Explain how slaves worked to resist the absolute subjugation intended by their owners and the larger socio-economic structures in which they lived.
Your response should address the various modes of resistance, including direct resistance, subtle resistance, open rebellion, and cultural/religious resistance. It must provide specific, contextualized examples. It should address Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S. where distinctions apply.
Tips/Requirements:
Be sure to provide a clear, central argument/sense of direction for your essay. Your ideas must be supported with evidence from the course (i.e. quotations/citations/examples from the readings) where needed. Your essay should be at least 4-5 paragraphs. Your essay should provide a sense of historical context (i.e. the differences/similarities between different times and places).
Grading Criteria:
The essay must
- demonstrate a significant understanding of the course materials and topics in question
- clearly and directly address the prompt
- be clearly written, provide specific examples in support of your points, and be free from any major historical/factual or grammatical errors