Slaved Africans resisted and rebelled in many different ways. Each expressed resistance and proved their strength and determination in fighting for their freedom. Rebellion, was the most dramatic and bloody punishment way that slaves could resist. For example, slaves could steal from their owner, robbing his property and profit. They could damage machinery, so that it was put out of action and needed either lengthy repairs or costly replacement. The slaves could avoid work, by working as slowly as they dared, or by pretending to be sick. All these acts of resistance carried the threat of punishment if they were to be found. There were other ways of attacking slave owners. Another example, children of a slave woman were born as slaves. Therefore,