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This depends entirely on the slaveholding society. Historically, the largest numbers of slaves have been African (Black) slaves, especially in the Americas, but there have been numerous White Slaves, East Asian Slaves, Indian Slaves, and Native American Slaves in different places and at different times.
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Why were slaves treated differently?
The color of their skin
Where were the slaves imported from?
In America, slaves were imported from Africa, hence why people of color are called African Americans today.
Why were slaves forced to do work?
Slaves were force to do work because since they were a different color than the white men people thought they didnt belong. Slaves would get separated from their families and were forced to do labor under their will.
Were all African-Americans slaves?
Not all African Americans were slaves. Many were free African Americans while others were so light in their skin color so they could pass as a white. Some free African Americans owned slaves themselves.
When applied to slaves what did the word Creole mean?
The word was used by the Portuguese to distinguish Creole slaves - that is, slaves who were born in South America as children of slaves - from slaves who were imported from Africa and who were called "African" slaves.
How do slaves become slaves around the world?
Slaves become what they are do to color, religion, or money problems.
Why were slaves treated differently?
The color of their skin
Were slaves born in Africa?
Not all slaves were born in Africa. Slaves did not all have to be black. They could be any race or color.
What color are the people in Nevis?
They are the descendants of African slaves.
Where were the slaves imported from?
In America, slaves were imported from Africa, hence why people of color are called African Americans today.
Why where there only black slaves?
No one liked them because of there skin color.
What are slave called?
Slaves. If you are reffering to their race/skin color of northern american slaves in the 1800's then they are called 'African Americans'
What year did slaves get the wright to vote?
Slaves were never allowed to vote. Male African-Americans or persons of color were given the right to vote in 1870.
What did Harriet Tubman tell the slaves who were having second thoughts?
Harriet told the slaves that you cant tell a mans life by his skin color but his heart.
Why were slaves forced to do work?
Slaves were force to do work because since they were a different color than the white men people thought they didnt belong. Slaves would get separated from their families and were forced to do labor under their will.
What color cotton did slaves grow?
cotton was usually white or pink back in those times
What kind of secret codes did slaves use?
in the underground railroad people who were not slaves would hang a certain clothing item of a certain color on their clolthes line. Then slaves would know to go into that house and people would hide them.
