chattel slavery
The word "chattel" means any item of property other than freehold land. Thus in terms of slavery, slaves are the chattel of the slave owner.
There was chattel slavery existing in the United States of America during the colonial times, slavery was around in our country from about 1619 to 1789.
1900s
People do not like to be treated like chattel.
The term chattel means property. Indentured servitude means I own your labor for a set number of years. Chattel slavery means I own you, and can buy you, sell you, or do anything I want to you.
chattel slavery
On plantations in southern colonies.
On plantations in southern colonies.
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On plantations in southern colonies
Chattel slavery was used to exploit enslaved individuals for labor and economic gain. Enslaved people were considered property and deprived of basic human rights, subjected to harsh conditions, and treated as commodities that could be bought, sold, or traded. This system perpetuated racial and social hierarchies, with lasting impacts on individuals and society.