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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.
