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How do the gang system and task system compare?
Gang System: Group work, sunrise to sunset, supervision, cotton/sugar/tobacco. Task System: Individual work, daily quota, less supervision, rice/indigo.
Compare domestic and agricultural labor.
Domestic Labor: Tasks within the household. Agricultural Labor: Farming and plantation work.
What was the cause and effect of the gang system?
Cause: Demand for labor-intensive crops. Effect: Creation of work songs with syncopated rhythms.
What was the cause and effect of the task system?
Cause: Need for efficient labor in rice and indigo cultivation. Effect: Preservation of linguistic practices like the Gullah language.
What were the causes and effects of slavery on racial wealth disparities?
Cause: Enslaved people had no wages or property rights. Effect: Long-lasting economic inequalities, lower homeownership, reduced access to education, and income gaps.
What role did work songs play in enslaved people's lives?
Work songs helped coordinate labor, foster unity, and express the hardships and emotions of enslaved life. They also preserved African musical traditions.
How did the Gullah language preserve African culture?
The Gullah language, a creole language, combined West African languages and English, preserving elements of African linguistic heritage and cultural identity.
How did enslaved people use their skills for cultural expression?
Enslaved people used skills like music, storytelling, and crafts to maintain their culture, build community, and resist the dehumanizing effects of slavery.