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Because in the 17th century, people followed the New Testament closely. Several passages support slavery. For example, in Ephesians 6:5-9: Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ and in Matthew 18:25: But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded that he be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
It was not considered evil; it was in The Bible
Also, slavery had always been a source of cheap labor. It always has been and always will be.
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When slavery begin in the unite states?
Slavery existed in the Americas prior to the formation of the United States in 1787. When the US Constitution was accepted, slavery was already there. The first African slaves were brought to the Jamestown colony in the 17th Century.
What is the Patuxet?
The Patuxet tribe was a tributary of the Wampanoag Confederacy in the area known today as Massachussettes during the 17th Century.
1675 is in which century?
That is considered the 17th Century.
Primary occupation of most 17th century americans?
Most 17th century Americans were farmers.
How much would it cost to build a 17th century mansion today?
Depends on the size, if the average one, about 300k in rural place
When was slavery at its peak?
during the 17th and 18th century
What forces transformed the institution of slavery from the early 17th century to the 19th century?
Lawnmowers
What are some differences in todays slavery then 17th century slavery?
Today's slavery often involves hidden and clandestine practices, such as forced labor in supply chains or human trafficking, making it harder to detect. In the 17th century, slavery was openly practiced and legally sanctioned. Additionally, there are more international laws and organizations today fighting against slavery, although it still persists in various forms.
When did slavery begin and end in Europe?
Could somebody answer this question please. when did slavery start in Europe?
What made enslavement of Africans in the 17th century different from previous forms of slavery?
your moma
What colony was the first to recognize slavery?
Massachusetts was the first colony in British America to recognize slavery in its legal system in the mid-17th century.
When was slavery around?
Slavery has been practiced for thousands of years and was prevalent in various civilizations throughout history. In the United States, chattel slavery existed from the early 17th century until the end of the Civil War in 1865. However, forms of slavery still exist in different parts of the world today.
What are some differences in today's music and 17th century music?
Well for one thing, music today has more instruments involved (ex. bass, saxophone), and there are many different kinds of music now then there was in the 17th century.
What century is 1608 in?
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What year started slavery?
Slavery has existed for thousands of years, but the transatlantic slave trade involving the forced migration of Africans to the Americas began in the early 16th century and intensified in the 17th century.
What century is 1675?
17th century.
What religious groups emerged in the 17th Century and still has adherents who practice it today?
mormons
