Which two cruel realities regarding slavery does Douglass describe in this excerpt?

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Read this excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave:

After the valuation, then came the division. I have no language to express the high excitement and deep anxiety which were felt among us poor slaves during this time. Our fate for life was now to be decided. We had no more voice in that decision than the brutes among whom we were ranked. A single word from the white men was enough — against all our wishes, prayers, and entreaties — to sunder forever the dearest friends, dearest kindred, and strongest ties known to human beings.

Which two cruel realities regarding slavery does Douglass describe in this excerpt?

1being temporarily divided by job
2being treated like property
3being kept in small living quarters
4being separated from family

The two cruel realities associated with slavery that are being displayed in its excerpt will be 'the treatment of slaves like property' and 'their separation from their loved ones and family.' The objectification of the slaves is reflected through descriptions such as 'our fate. to be decided' or 'we has no more voice. we were ranked' while a isolation from their families are reflected through the detail 'single word to white men were enough to sunder forever a dearest friends, strongest ties.'

How did the circumstances of slavery change across time and place?

As the circumstances to slavery changed across time or place, the opportunities to slaves by marry, have children, or create stable family units fluctuated. Slave trade to the original thirteen colonies were slow or sporadic.

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