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Unfortunately, they did, although a small number when compared to the southern states. Massachusetts was not a plantation economy, so slaves were generally used in the homes of wealthy slave-owners, where they served their master and their master's family) in whatever ways were needed. Some slaves performed labor on the property of the master, on farms or in building houses. Many of the slaves lived in and around Boston. But the idea of slavery, even in small numbers, was controversial. In fact, not only did some white people object to the practice, but some of the slaves sued for their freedom in court: one famous case was that of "Mum Bett," later known as Elizabeth Freeman (she won her case and won her freedom). Massachusetts became the first state to officially outlaw slavery, in 1783.
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What is the population of Massachusetts in the 1700's?
At the start of the 18th century, Massachusetts had about 56,000 settlers. By 1780, the population had risen to 270,000.
Did they have pie in colonial Massachusetts?
No, you idiot, they didn't have pie in Massachusetts! It was the frickin' 18th century!
Did slave importation in colonial America decline in the 18th century?
yes! slave importation declined during the 18th century due to the Royal Africa Company losing its monopoly.
What was population of delhi in 18th century?
25252525
What century did the Atlantic slave trade reach its zenith in terms of numbers of africans exported?
18th century
What colony had the majority of slave population?
Virginia had the largest population of slaves in the American colonies. By the 18th century, Virginia had a significant number of enslaved Africans who were used to work on tobacco plantations.
The largest slave uprising of the 18th century took place in which colony?
The stono rebellion
What was London's black population at the end of the 18th century?
20.000
What was the average profitability to the English slave trade in the late 18th century?
5- 10 percent
When did Liverpool start to grow?
During the 18th century (the slave trade) and the 19th century - the port used by the emigrants bound for America.
What state had the largest population of slaves in the 18th century?
north Carolina
The results of the population growth in the early 18th century?
25 million
