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The rulers of Africa sold their own people into slavery because for some of the rulers, the money they got was more important that the people. By selling people into slavery they could also reduce the number of people they had to care for and increase the resources available to care for those that remained.
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How long had slavery existed in Africa before the 1400s?
It was the African tribes who used to fight each other and sell their own "unwanted" members of their tribes. This was the earliest form of "Slavery".
Why did Alexander sell the people into slavery?
Alexander the Great did not generally sell people into slavery as a common practice. However, during his conquests, he captured and enslaved individuals from defeated cities to assert dominance, punish enemies, or as a means of economic benefit. In some cases, he also sought to integrate various cultures into his empire, which included offering prisoners a chance to join his army or assimilate rather than face enslavement. The context of his actions varied significantly based on the circumstances of each campaign.
Who were the first people to capture African slaves and sell them?
Other Africans.
Why did Africa sell Africans in the first place?
Because eurpeans asked them to do so Since European countries were too weak to enslave africans themselves, they paid African kings to go with their powerful armies and enslave other africans. It got to the point that all slave trade depended on African kings. If it wasn`t for these African kings and their powerful armies, europeans would have never ever been able to exploit Africa. Since these African kings would not allow them to enslave africans without paying a fair price.See http://www.theroot.com/id/48421?GT1=38002. An ariticle about Wole Soyinka who gives us such a great insight about how blacks are the only responsible for slave trade.Another great fairytale brought to you by Cambridge University`s We-don't-have-an-explanation-or-solution Department of History.AnswerThe African nations (Edomites) were the enemies of the Africans they sold into slavery: Ezekiel 35:1-5. The captured Africans were God's chosen people, the Israelites and God had given them the land of Canaan. By sending the Israelies into captivity the Edomites gained control of the land of Canaan: Ezekiel 33:23-24. Slavery was made possible by the very people who were captured. The Israelites had been given the commands and laws of God to live by but they rebelled against them and were subsequently punished: Deuteronomy 28:15-68.
How did banks originate in the time of the renaissance?
bussiness people would sell cloth for an amount of money. Other people invented a cheque to hold a large amount of money. slowly this process developed and banks were made.
How were the west Africa kingdoms involved in the slavery trade?
the west Africa used to sell their people into slavery to get guns the leader were involved and they neglected agriculture
Did the people in Africa sell or trade their own people for slavery?
They sold their own people for slavery.
Why did rulers of Africa sell their own people?
They didn't. They abolished it, meaning they stopped it and made it illegal, pretty much.
Was there slavery in Brazil?
Yes there was slavery in Brazil. When the Portuguese found Brazil and when they started farming they used to get people from Africa and sell them to farmer as slaves. That is also why Brazil has people with darker skin. ( Sorry if this offends anyone).
Why would African rulers sell their own people into slavery?
African rulers may have engaged in the slave trade for various reasons, including to gain wealth and power through trade with European countries, to eliminate rival tribes, or due to coercion by European slave traders. Additionally, the demand for slaves from the Americas created economic incentives for African rulers to participate in the trade.
How long had slavery existed in Africa before the 1400s?
It was the African tribes who used to fight each other and sell their own "unwanted" members of their tribes. This was the earliest form of "Slavery".
Why did the rules of Africa sell their own people into slavery?
Well they didn't usually. People taken for the slave trade were from unorganized tribal villages on the African coast, easy pickings for slave traders. The people were simply forcibly abducted, then taken to market overseas to be sold. Although, now I'm wondering why after a couple of years of this the people just didn't move inland! Maybe they did...
What did people think about slavery?
Slavery still exists. There are 25 million men, women, and children that are slaves today. The people who own slaves see them as property and buy/sell them around the world. Many children are sex slaves and Isis even has published a handbook on slavery and how to enslave people. The people against slavery work at freeing people. Today there are some groups who raise money to buy people out of slavery.
What did Solon outlaw to bring an end to turmoil in ancient Athens?
Solon outlawed debt slavery which is when people with severe debt would sell themselves into slavery to get out of debt.
How was slavery introduced to the Americas?
In Africa, there would be wars, the winners would take prisoners of war and would sell them to European traders who would sell them in the Americas to plantation owners who would use the slaves as free labor
Does Africa Sell Diamonds to the US?
Yes they do. Some people refer to them as blood diamonds due to harsh labor conditions in Africa.
Why do you think Alexander planned to destroy some of the cities he conquered and sell the people into slavery?
Because he was an amoral warmonger
