Prompt:
How did enslaved people resist the oppressive condition of slavery and assert power within the
plantation system?
Essay Guidelines:
You must have an introduction with a clear (underlined) thesis statement that directly answers the
essay question. The body of your essay should include at least three separate claims to support
your thesis statement.
You should use at least two primary sources from the assigned documents in
class to support each claim. DO NOT USE OUTSIDE SOURCES. Your essay must be in
Chicago Style formatting and include citations. A minimum of 500 words must be used in creating
your essay. Your essay must have a counter-argument