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They Couldnt buy their freedom, they never had money, that's why it's callled slavery. The slaves were freed by the north

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Were slaves ablet o buy their freedom?

No


How did roman hairdresser's get their freedom?

Hairdressers were slaves of female Romans and they would either be freed by their mistress or they could buy their freedom. Remember all slaves had a "peculium" or savings and many of them were able to save up to buy their freedom.


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Could slaves buy there way to freedom in ancient Rome?

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Why were laws passed that denied slaves?

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