* Enslaved people were forced to work long hours, often from sunrise to sunset, with limited breaks.
* They were expected to meet high work quotas, regardless of their physical condition or the weather conditions.
* They performed various tasks, including field labor (e.g., planting, harvesting), construction, and domestic chores.
2. Physical and emotional abuse:
* Enslaved people faced regular beatings, whippings, and other forms of physical punishment for any perceived infraction or failure to meet expectations.
* They had no legal rights and were subject to the whims of the plantation owner or overseer.
* They lived in constant fear of being punished or separated from their families.
3. Separation of families and lack of autonomy:
* Families were often torn apart when enslaved people were sold or traded to different plantations.
* Enslaved individuals had no control over their lives and could not make basic decisions for themselves or their families.
* They were constantly monitored and could not freely move or communicate with others.