LOL I don't know... sorry
They were slaved because since the native Americans could not handle the work because of a disease, the europeans saw that African American people could work much longer and more better.
Slaves weren't bought, they were stolen, killed, and taken. They had no choice in the matter. Colonists from America tried to enslave Indians, but the Indians knew the land to well, and ran away. African Americans had no place to go!
Slavery in the Americas was characterized by chattel slavery, where enslaved individuals were treated as property and could be bought, sold, or inherited, often leading to severe dehumanization and lifelong servitude. In contrast, slavery in Africa typically involved more diverse systems, including debt bondage or servitude, where enslaved individuals could sometimes earn their freedom or maintain certain rights. Additionally, while African societies often integrated enslaved individuals into their communities, the Americas saw a racialized system of slavery that emphasized strict racial hierarchies and brutality. This fundamental difference shaped the social, economic, and cultural landscapes of both regions.
Well, I have two examples: Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth. Douglass had a long career as a lecturer for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. After Douglass bought his freedom, he gave speeches about the cruelty of slavery. Sojourner Truth also was born enslaved. Around the age of 30, the fled her owners and stayed with a Quaker family. After that, she gave speeches to "declare the truth to the people." And of course, there's Harriet Tubman.
Neither, they were "imported". Colonization would imply that they were natives to the US prior to European arrival and immigration would imply that they freely chose to come the US. African-Americans are the descendants of African slaves who were captured and transported against their will from Africa to the Americas where they were bought by local wealthy individuals.
Not usually, but some did most family were freed after the dad bought their freedom
Enslaved African Americans were often bought by slave traders and plantation owners in the United States, who then sold them to various buyers, including overseas plantations in the Caribbean and South America. Some abolitionists and philanthropic organizations, like the American Colonization Society, purchased enslaved individuals with the intent of resettling them in Africa, particularly in Liberia, to start new lives. However, these efforts were often fraught with complexities and did not provide a true escape from the legacy of slavery.
they bought farms and sharecropped.
Traders bought enslaved people from Africa.
they bought some land and sold their crops for money sold alot for little money for meds. they still had to pay for the crop machine
They were slaved because since the native Americans could not handle the work because of a disease, the europeans saw that African American people could work much longer and more better.
The reason African Americans were initially captured and bought to labour in America was the Americans had seen many other colonisers partake in the activity and subsequently saw a chance to increase their wealth. The Americans had previously attempted to enslave Native America but this ended because the Native Americans died in great numbers from the diseases bought over by coloniser's. The slave trade then expanded rapidly due to the boost supplied to the economy. slaves were a cheap way to gain labourers to work on farms in the south and in households in the north.
After gaining freedom, African Americans sought to improve their lives through education, entrepreneurship, and political activism. They founded schools, businesses, and churches to create economic opportunity and build community. Additionally, they fought for civil rights and voting rights to secure equality and empower their communities.
Equiano was an enslaved African who later bought his freedom and became a prominent abolitionist. His autobiography, "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano," played a significant role in raising awareness about the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade. Equiano's work helped to contribute to the growing movement against slavery in the 18th century.
In the 18th Century, African Americans were considered lesser people or not people at all. The African Americans of this time were usually treated as property and worked like slaves.
Freedom and the Mayflower
Denmark Vesey, a formerly enslaved man who bought his freedom, significantly impacted enslaved people in the South during the early 1800s by inspiring a sense of hope and resistance. His planned uprising in 1822 in Charleston, South Carolina, although unsuccessful, heightened awareness of the desire for freedom among enslaved individuals and instilled fear in slaveholders. The conspiracy galvanized other enslaved people, leading to increased discussions about liberation and the possibility of rebellion, ultimately contributing to the growing abolitionist sentiment. Vesey's legacy served as a symbol of resistance and the fight for justice within the enslaved community.