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Bartolome Las Casa wrote a letter to the King of Spain telling him that the Spanish were treating the Indians cruely. They tortured, burned, and cut off hands and noses of Indians. The pope read this letter shortly after the king and decided to end all encomiendas. The letter was not directed at the African slaves.

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Which was the rebellion that ended slavery and sent slaves back to Africa?

Amistad rebellion


How long did slavery last for Africans?

Slavery for Africans, particularly in the context of the transatlantic slave trade, lasted for several centuries, beginning in the late 15th century and continuing until the 19th century. The trade involved the forced transportation of millions of Africans to the Americas, where they were subjected to brutal conditions and labor. While the transatlantic slave trade officially ended in the 19th century, slavery in various forms persisted in some regions long after abolition. Overall, the impact of slavery has had lasting effects on African societies and the diaspora.


When did most of the African foreign rule end?

Most of the foreign rule in Africa ended in the 1960's. Many of the then 'free' African countries resorted to civil or tribal wars and ended up being ruled by brutal dictators.Most of the foreign rule in Africa ended in the 1960's. Many of the then 'free' African countries resorted to civil or tribal wars and ended up being ruled by brutal dictators.


Who were the last 2 countries to abolish slavery?

The last two countries to abolish slavery were Mauritania, which officially ended slavery in 1981, but did not criminalize it until 2007, and Sudan, which abolished slavery in 2005. Despite formal abolishment, both countries have faced challenges with ongoing practices of slavery and human trafficking.


Who helped abolish slavery?

Martin Luther King (Jr) ended racial discrimination, and Abraham Lincoln signed a warrant to make slavery illegal but almost no-one listened.

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Did slavery really ended in America?

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Who ended the institution of slavery?

sojourner truth ended slavery


When could slavery be ended?

slavery ended a while ago


Where there slaves in 1942?

If you mean African-American slaves in the United States, no, there were no such slaves in 1942. Slavery ended in the 1860s in the US.


What type of government do you think the American did not want?

The type of government that the Americans did want was a african american because by the time slavery ended african american were free but not treated fairly.


Why did slavery ended for African Americans in the US?

Im not 100% sure, but i believe it was in the civil war.