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No, slaves were not considered animals. Slavery involved the ownership of human beings as property, which was a legal and economic institution in many societies throughout history. Slaves were recognized as human beings with legal rights, albeit severely limited ones, and were subjected to forced labor and exploitation. The dehumanization and mistreatment of slaves were common practices, but they were not considered animals in the literal sense.

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