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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
What year was slavery brought to America?
Slavery was introduced to America in 1619.
Where did the largest single Chinese community in America emerge from?
China.
What if America had no slavery?
there would be no blacks in america
How can you find information about slavery in Memphis TN?
there is a book called if you lived when there was slavery in America you can read a book called if you lived when there was slavery in America
When did America win victory against slavery?
I think that America beat slavery to have independence on July 4th
When was slavery declared unconstitutional in the United States of America?
When was slavery declared unconstitutional in the united States of 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.
Where was African slavery?
In America.
Slavery in America was abolished by?
The 13th Amendment officially abolished slavery.
What opportunities did America miss for ending slavery?
America did not miss out on any opportunity's as a result of ending slavery. Slavery causes an unrealistic expectation of the cost of labour leading to gross inefficiency in the system. Slavery was not ended in America for the good of the slaves it was ended for the good of the system.
Did North America abolish slavery?
North America did abolish slavery gradually with some maintaining it up until 1848. Connecticut was among the last colonies to abolish slavery.
