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HSY1512 Assignment 4 (Semester 2) - Due 19 September 2023
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HSY1512 Assignment 4 (Semester 2) - Due 19 September 2023
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HSY1512ASSIGNMENT 4 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 19 September 2023
Structure
Answer ONLY ONE of the following questions. Each Answer should be between 1 and a half to 2 pages
in length. (Both Questions Have Been Answered Only Choose One)
QUESTIONS
1. The period of the VOC introduced colonialism and slavery to the South western tip of Africa.
Although living and working conditions for slaves were appalling there is no recorded largescale slave
rebellion during this time. With reference explain why. (40)
ANSWER:
The lack of large-scale slave rebellions during the period of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the
southwestern tip of Africa can be attributed to several interconnected factors. These factors, although
complex, contributed to maintaining control over the enslaved population and suppressing organized
uprisings. Here are some key reasons:
1. Overwhelming Force and Isolation: The VOC maintained a strong military presence in the region.
They had superior firepower and numbers compared to the enslaved population. Isolated from
potential sources of support, slaves faced insurmountable odds in open rebellion.
2. Division Among Enslaved People: Slavery often resulted in a diverse group of people from different
regions, ethnicities, and cultures being brought together. This diversity made it challenging to
organize a united front for rebellion, as communication and trust among slaves from various
backgrounds were limited.
3. Lack of Organization: The enslaved population was intentionally kept illiterate and denied access
to education. This lack of education hindered their ability to plan and execute coordinated
rebellions. Slaves often worked under close supervision, leaving little opportunity for secret
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4. Brutal Repression and Fear: Slave owners and overseers employed brutal methods of punishment
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or other appropriate the enslaved population.
5. Geographical Isolation: The slave quarters were often located in remote areas, away from urban
centers and centers of power. This geographical isolation made it difficult for enslaved people to
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