SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
RISE OF THE SLAVE TRADE BLACK HISTORY IN COLONIAL AMERICA
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People in Debt and War Captives were the ones primarily in slavery
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Slaves could be considered part of the “Master’s” Family
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Slaves could purchase their way out of slavery
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Slaves were considered sub-human and deserving of their position
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Detailed explanation-1: -Slavery in historical Africa was practised in many different forms: Debt slavery, enslavement of war captives, military slavery, slavery for prostitution, and enslavement of criminals were all practised in various parts of Africa. Slavery for domestic and court purposes was widespread throughout Africa.
Detailed explanation-2: -The key characteristics of slavery are ones generally agreed such as the loss of freedom of movement and legal rights. In the ancient world, slavery developed for a number of reasons including economic necessity especially in civilizations and agricultural economies where larger workforces were needed.
Detailed explanation-3: -The three apparent types of enslavement in Ancient Egypt: chattel slavery, bonded labour, and forced labour.