Slaves lived in both city and country locations in Arkansas. Most Arkansans owned a slave or lived in a family that did. Just like the livestock or anything that the owner possessed, the slave was part of the real estate. The slave owner had every right to hire out or sell a slave as he please. Slaves had to be controlled, and if they disobeyed, they would get disciplined by whips or worse. Farm slaves were told when, where, and how to work and were even told what to do when they were not at work. Slaves were also coaxed and convinced to work. For example, they would be given free time, clothing or extra food in hopes that they would work like they should.
Violence was a big and scary threat to the slaves, along with the women and children
Violence was a big and scary threat to the slaves, along with the women and children