There was an increase in the demand for slaves in the early 19th century because of the increased population and farming industry.
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The technological breakthrough that led to an increased demand for slaves in the early to mid 1800's was the cotton gin. Since the gin quickly and easily separated the cotton fibers from the seeds, plantation owners were able to increase their rate ofproduction which resulted in greater demand for slaves to work in the fields.
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Slaves were considered to be property in the early to mid-1800's.