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They were mostly West African prisoners-of-war, who were sold to Arab brokers. The local chieftains were happy to get rid of them in exchange for industrial goods from Britain.
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Why did some people try to end slavery in the US?
because noone wants slavery besides racist people.... racism is so old and opinonated is desires to be burnt up in flames... and forgotten...
Describe slavery in the New England Colonies and the attitude towards it?
Slavery existed in the New England Colonies, primarily in the form of domestic servitude and agricultural labor. The attitudes towards slavery varied among colonists, with some supporting it for economic reasons while others saw it as a moral issue. Some New England colonies gradually abolished slavery in the late 18th century, influenced by Enlightenment ideals and the growing abolitionist movement.
Where did blacks end up after slavery ended?
After slavery some blacks were already in Canada and the north, although some did stay in the south.
What types of things were being done in attempt to end slavery in the US?
some of the things being done was people speaking up and making their voice be heard
How do natural disasters affect poor people?
most of them end up on the streets.
How did many people end up as slaves?
They would be brought over seas by people who would kidnap them. Then they would be sold over in the United States, or any other place that used slavery.
How would a person end up being a slave in the Mayan society?
born to slavery
What was the difference between abolitionists and people who were anti slavery?
In the years leading up to (and also including) the American Civil War, opponents of the Southern way of life were not completely of one mind. Those who belonged to the "anti-slavery" camp generally opposed slavery but, often if not always, were content to allow it to remain in the South. Those who were "abolitionists" were much more zealous: they sought to eradicate slavery in all of its forms, even if that meant revolutionizing (or even destroying) Southern life in its antebellum form. The abolitionists demanded an immediate end to slavery regardless of the consequences. People such as Lincoln believed a gradual end to slavery, with compensation to the slave owners was a good idea. Once the US Civil War began all that changed.
Why were the africans willing to trade their own people?
yes they were willing to give up their people Like most of the rest of the world, slavery was well-established in West Africa. It varied in texture, including caste or lineage slavery, military slavery, and especially labor slavery, as land was allocated according to need and ability to work the land trade because
What did the delegates do to vote on slavery?
Once the delegates starting discussingpopulation, the issue of slavery came up. Should enslaved people be counted in a state's population? Many Northern state's wanted to end slavery. Most southern state's, which had many slaves' wanted slavery to continue. Finally a compromise was reached. Every five slaves , or people " bound to service," would be counted as three. In addition, the delegates agreed to end slave with other countries in 1808.
How slavery affect Africa?
Slavery affected Africa in a very tremendous manner. Most people ended up resenting the western countries and development has been hindered in Africa due to slavery and other factors.
Did the civil war end slavery?
Slavery ended with the ratification of the 13th amendment to the Constitution. The Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln which was a document that abolished slavery. Later Martin Luther King jr. ended segregation
