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The colonists traded rum and mollasses with africa in exchange for slaves it was called the triangle trade.August of 1619 when a ship carrying slaves from Africa docked in Jamestown, Virginia. Prior to that date there were no slaves held by Europeans in what is now the USA, although many Indian tribes enslaved captives from rival tribes. Economic conditions in the southern colonies encouraged the use of slaves. The practice spread to the north, particularly New York and Connecticut. It was less in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, two colonies established for religious reasons, and which for just such reasons opposed slavery. New York abolished slavery in 1827.
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What if America had no slavery?
there would be no blacks in america
When was slavery first introduced in America?
Slavery was first introduced to america in jamestown, virginia during 1619.
When did black slavery start in America?
Black slavery in America started in 1807. No, it was prior to 1776. There was discussion about including the elimination of slavery in the declaration of Independence.
Why did it take so long for slavery to end in America?
The first countries in the world to abolish slavery were in Europe and North America. Many countries in Africa did not abolish slavery until the 1980s.
Where did slavery spread to?
Slavery spread all over America But I amn' t sure where to
