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No. There were no slaves. Slavery was outlawed in Pennsylvania by 1775. Pennsylvania was a Quaker state that made a difference in attitude towards other people.
Working as slaves
African slaves
- African Slaves & The Native Population .
It increased the value of owning slaves over hiring indentured servants.
He wrote in his diary that he had met the Native people of Hispanolia and thought they would make good slaves. He wasn't sure they were human and was positive they were inferior.
They felt slave labor was crucial to keep the economy going strong.
Haiti
Yes, Jim Bowie did own slaves. He was a slave owner and plantation owner in Louisiana before becoming famous for his role in the Texas Revolution and the Battle of the Alamo.
former slaves
yes
A large number of Rhode Islanders were involved in the fanancing and transportation of slaves and Rhode Island had more slaves then any other New England Colony. It was a very profitable enterprise.