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Yes, they did, but all of them were prisoners from other tribes because of war or criminals. They never sold a normal member of their tribe!

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Did African kings sell their own people to the dutch?

Yes, some African kings and local rulers participated in the transatlantic slave trade by selling captured enemies or slaves to European traders, including the Dutch. The involvement of African leaders in the slave trade was complex and varied, as they often engaged in the trade for various reasons, including political, economic, and military considerations.


What rights did slave owners have over there slaves?

Slave owners had complete control and ownership over their slaves, including the right to buy, sell, and lease them as property. They determined where slaves lived, what work they did, and could use physical punishment to discipline them. Slaves had no legal rights and were considered mere chattel under the law.


What did they do with the slaves from the slave ships when they lsnded and how did they sell the slaves?

When slaves were brought ashore from slave ships, they were usually inspected, cleaned, and separated before being sold at auctions. The slaves were then auctioned off to the highest bidder, typically plantation owners or slave traders, who would then use them for labor in fields, mines, or households.


What were the 3 different ways of slave selling?

Once in the United States there were three different ways to sell slaves. The first one was through auction. The second way to sell slaves was through paper advertising and bulletins, and the third way was directly off the slave ships when they docked.


What were the the two methods used to sell slaves?

Slaves were either sold at public auctions, where buyers placed bids, or through private sales negotiated between the seller and buyer. Both methods were commonly used in various parts of the world during different historical periods to facilitate the buying and selling of slaves.