Enslaved people resisted their enslavers in many ways, including:
Work slowdowns and sabotage: Enslaved people would intentionally work slower or damage equipment to reduce their productivity.
Running away: Many enslaved people chose to escape to freedom, either by running away individually or by joining together in maroon communities.
Organizing revolts and uprisings: Some enslaved people banded together to organize armed revolts against their enslavers, although these were risky and often failed.
Using their skills and knowledge to undermine the slave system: Enslaved people used their skills, such as herbal medicine and religious practices, to resist their enslavers and maintain their own culture.
The method of resistance that an individual chose depended on a variety of factors, including their personal circumstances, the conditions of slavery they faced, and the level of danger they were willing to accept. An individual who was relatively isolated and feared punishment might choose a less risky form of resistance, like slowdowns, while someone who felt a strong sense of community and was willing to take risks might choose to participate in a revolt. The choice of method also depended on the available resources and opportunities for resistance