Field Slaves
Field slaves worked in the fields from sunrise to sunset, and at harvest time
they toiled 18 hours a day. Woman worked the same hours as the men, and pregnant
field slaves were expected to continue until their child was born.
House Slaves
House slaves usually lived more comfortably than field slaves. They usually
had better food and were sometimes given the family’s used clothing.
Even though it was illegal, some house slaves were educated by the woman in
the family. Sometimes the house slaves were treated like the master’s
child.
For more information visit the following sites:
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USASdomestic.htm
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USASwork.htm