SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
RISE OF THE SLAVE TRADE BLACK HISTORY IN COLONIAL AMERICA
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Men
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Women
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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: -Unlike slaves in the South, West Indian slaves were expected to produce their own food in their “free time, ” and care for the elderly and the infirm. The largest difference between slavery in the South and in Latin America was demographic.
Detailed explanation-3: -Southerners claimed that enslaved people were healthier and happier than northern wage workers. Most white northerners viewed blacks as inferior. Northern states severly limited the rights of free African Americans and discouraged or prevented the migration of more.
Detailed explanation-4: -Historically, there are many different types of slavery including chattel, bonded, forced labour and sexual slavery.