Its hard to see any actual evidence as the 'Masters' tried to keep everything a secret. But I believe some slaves played small pranks on their master as an act of defiance, they would tamper with goods etc. A handful would stand up to their Master and say no but this was rare as they were beaten senseless afterwards. I hoped this helped a little bit(: <span />
Answer:They had to make clothes and shoes at night after farming all day, they were forced to farm in order to supply food for their family, and they had to improvise on the farm because of their limited supplies.