In what ways did enslaved people resist bondage? What risks did they face by resisting? What did they sometimes have to give up in order the resist? In what ways was slavery contrary to the supposed ideals of the United States? How could a person convince oneself that slavery was a defensible system Objective Students will learn that enslaved persons sometimes refused to accept their status as “slaves”, insisting instead on their rights as human beings. Explore the meaning of metaphor and its use in the music of enslaved people. Study the founding documents of freedom in the light of the slave Duration: 90 Minutes.