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The West Indians are decendants of slaves who either escaped or were released from slavery in the colonies of Britain in America and the Carribean. There was no slavery in Britain at that time, but the British did capture west Africans and supply them as slaves to the plantations of these Colonies.
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Who are the Indians of the west?
The Indians of the West (West Indians) are simply Native Americans, or called Amerindians (American Indians). Colombus arrived in the Caribbean and thought he was in India. He called this place the West Indies and the people West Indians. Hope this helped!~
Why were slaves kept in the west indies?
Slaves were kept in the West Indies to grow and harvest sugar and molesses.
How did the West African slaves traders usually obtain the slaves they sold to Europeans?
The slaves that West African slave traders sold to Europeans were usually captured in war.
How were the rights granted to slaves in West Africa cultures different from the rights of slaves in the Atlantic slave trade?
In West African cultures, slaves were allowed to own slaves of their own, while those in the Atlantic slave trade were not.
How were the rights granted to slaves in West African cultures different from the rights of slaves in the Atlantic slave trade?
In West African cultures, slaves were allowed to own slaves of their own, while those in the Atlantic slave trade were not.
Which product went from the west indies to England in the triangular trade?
Slaves, sugar, molasses, and fruit went from the West Indies to England in the Triangular Trade.
What did the west Indians bring to England?
Crime and ganja
Did the Carolina colony capture Indians and sell them as slaves to New England?
no dumas
Who replace the native west Indians who worked spanish plantation when they died off?
African slaves were brought in to replace the Native West Indians who died off working on Spanish plantations. This was due to the devastating effects of diseases brought by Europeans and harsh working conditions in the plantations.
Why Indians did not work out slaves?
The caste system in India historically dictated social and occupational roles, which limited the need for a system of slavery. Instead of slavery, various forms of labor relations existed, such as servitude and indentured labor. Economic and cultural factors also contributed to the lack of widespread slavery in India.
What did slaves produce on plantations in the West Indies that was vital to the many distilleries in New England?
cocoa
To what extent were Indians used as slaves by the English?
To what extent were Indians used as slaves by the english
What was the purpose of the Triangle Trade?
to trade goods that are not available to them for money. The slaves came from the West Indies. Europe, Africa,England, and the new England were involved.
What has the author Ken Pryce written?
Ken Pryce has written: 'THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN BRITAIN, A STUDY OF LIFESTYLES OF WEST INDIANS IN BRISTOL' 'Endless pressure' -- subject(s): England West Indians in Bristol, Race relations, Social conditions, Social life and customs, West Indians
How did the Spaniards treat the Indians?
let just say they treated the Indians like they were nothing and like slaves.
Who are the Indians of the west?
The Indians of the West (West Indians) are simply Native Americans, or called Amerindians (American Indians). Colombus arrived in the Caribbean and thought he was in India. He called this place the West Indies and the people West Indians. Hope this helped!~
When England's colonies expanded further west what problems would they face?
Indians, French, rough roads, and rivers.
