Male Slaves were skilled cotton pickers and did several farm jobs
Women Slaves were good to have sex with, and domestic service
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Some skills possessed by enslaved Africans included farming, animal husbandry, crafting, cooking, and musical talents. Enslaved individuals often used these skills to survive and adapt to their harsh conditions, showcasing resilience and ingenuity.
Africans brought skills such as farming techniques, craftsmanship (including metalworking and woodworking), and knowledge of herbal medicine to the colonies. They also had experience in hunting, animal husbandry, and basket weaving, among other skills.
Europeans learned agricultural techniques, medicine, metalworking, music, and artistic techniques from Africans. They also gained knowledge of trading routes, navigation skills, and linguistic diversity from their interactions with Africans.
Some Africans participated in the slave trade due to economic incentives, like receiving goods in exchange for slaves. They may have also been motivated by competition between different African groups and kingdoms. European incentives such as firearms and other technology also played a role in encouraging some Africans to collaborate in the capture and sale of other Africans.
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Fellow Africans were involved in the slave trade for various reasons, including profit, political power, and as a result of intertribal conflicts. European involvement also incentivized some African leaders to participate in the trade.