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usually slaves were not sold, they were traded for other goods or services that the owner thought was the same amount the slave was worth.
The price of a slave depended primarily on the age and physical condition of the slave. Other factors came into play such as whether or not the slave possessed special skills such as carpentry or masonry work etc. As a rule, the most expensive slaves (in the South) were known as "prime field hands" Prime field hands were always adult males who were in good physical condition, and between the ages of 20 and 45 years. The only slaves that occassionally brought higher prices than prime field hands were individuals who were highly accomplished artisan such as skilled carpenters or bricklayers. The price of slaves continually increased during the 1850s and '60s so that by 1865, prime field hands were regularly sold for well over $1,000 each.
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How much money was a slave sold for?
In 1700 a slave was sold for £20. In 1800 a slave was sold for £35.
What year were the first slaves sold in slave auction in America?
The first slaves were sold in 1665.
Wasn't the first black man to be sold as a slave sold by another black man?
Many African Americans were sold into slavery by other Africans. Slavery was a common practice in Africa, so they sold slaves to the Europeans and took part in the slave trade.
Why were slaves brought to the united state?
To Be Sold To Slave Traders
What were exchanged for the slaves?
the slave were sold for goods such as gold etc
How much money was a slave sold for?
In 1700 a slave was sold for £20. In 1800 a slave was sold for £35.
How much money was a slave sold for in the US?
like 10000 hindis
Who captured the Africans who were sold were sold in the Atlantic slave trade?
African slave traders
Where can you be sold as a slave?
no I can answer it
How old was Sojourner Truth when she was sold as a slave?
Sojourner Truth was sold as a slave at around nine years old.
Why did Sacajawea get sold?
Sacajawea got sold because she was a slave to the Hidasta tribe. She actually belonged to the Shoshone Tribe and they were enimies so she was sold to Charbennue who was chief of the Hidsata tribe and she was sold as a slave to himSacajawea got sold because she was a slave to the Hidasta tribe. She actually belonged to the Shoshone Tribe and they were enimies so she was sold to Charbennue who was chief of the Hidsata tribe and she was sold as a slave to him
Were there kids sold as slaves?
yes there were kids that were sold as slaves.if the mother was a slave then the child will become a slave to. sad right?
Who made money out of slavery?
The slave traders who sold slaves to slave owners.
How many slaves are sold a year?
millions were sold within a year about everday a slave was sold
What is a skilled slave?
A skilled slave was a slave who possessed or practiced a specific skill. If a skilled slave was sold they went for the most money.
What was St. Patrick sold as in Ireland?
St Patrick was sold as a slave into Ireland.
How did west African slave traders usually obtain the slave they sold to European?
The slaves that West African slave traders sold to Europeans were usually captured in war.
