Describe the system of slavery as practiced

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Question 1: Describe the system of slavery as practiced in the Washingtons household and estate. Where and in what capacity did the most "valued" and favored slaves work? Was the birth of slave children considered an advantageous or disadvantageous event for the slave master? Why?
Re-read chapters 2-3 in Dunbar's Never Caught. Then answer the following set of questions

Question 2: Describe the how slavery was practiced (to the extent it was) and regarded in New York? How did this differ from Mt. Vernon, Virginia, and the other southern states? Give examples from the text. Then describe Ona's transition to Northern life (according to Dunbar). What were some of her new roles, duties, and expectations? Give examples.

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