Many slaves sought to violence when it came to the resistance of slavery. Although, most acts of violence among the slaves were subtle, “Examples of subtle violence resistance were intentionally or accidentally maiming work animals or oneself and destroying work tools” (“Slave Resistance”). Slaves believed that subtle acts of violence such as maiming equipment or even poisoning their masters would be easier to get away with. In many cases, plantation owners may not even recognize said actions as purposeful but merely accidental. Some slaves, such as Fredrick Douglas, resulted to fighting in order to resist slavery. Frederick Douglass had become fed up with the treatment he received from his master and made the bold decision to fight back.