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Which state became the first free state where former slaves could live as free men?
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Why are slaves first brought to American colonies?
The slaves were first brought to the American colones so that they could work in the fields and industries.
Who was the first free slave?
The first written account of freeing of slaves is Moses leading the Israelites out of slavery, so I guess you could say they were the first free slaves.
How did slavery develop in the Americas?
In 1619 the first slave arrived and it grew from there when indentured servants didn't work out. When the cotton gin was invented the need for slaves became ever greater because more cotton could be grown, so by 1860 there were about 4 million slaves in the southern states.
How was life for plantation slaves?
In the book TO BE A SLAVE former slaves described their life. This book was written using first hand accounts of former slaves in the 1930's. They describe a life of living in cabins with dirt floors, sleeping on straw, and leaky roofs. They didn't have much. A pair of pants, a shirt, and no shoes. Some lived better than others depending on who owned them, but being a slave was never good. Slaves were property and as property they had no rights. Just to leave the plantation meant they needed a pass and could be questioned by any white person. Slavery in its essence is wrong.
When were africans first brought to the US to be used as slaves?
African Americans came to America in the 15th century. They became slaves in 1502 until 1860.
What was the first nation in the history of the world to be founded by former slaves?
Haiti
What was the focus of the first amendment after the Civil War?
citizenship rights for former slaves
What state did Abraham first free the slaves?
Louisiana was the first former Confederatestate which started togradually emancipatethe slaves following its acceptation of Lincoln's "10% Plan".
What was the focus of the first amendments passed after the Civil War?
citizenship rights for former slaves
Were there only English people on the first fleet?
Twelve of the convicts were former slaves of African descent.
Who was the former National that became the first basketball coach of the Philadelphia 76er's?
Dolph Schayes
Why are slaves first brought to American colonies?
The slaves were first brought to the American colones so that they could work in the fields and industries.
What is one difference between earlier abolition attempts and the initiatives in Connecticut and Rhode Island?
Both states passed a law to stop the importation of slaves in 1774. This was one of the first antislavery laws. Earlier, the states passed laws to require masters to support former slaves when they became too old or sick to work. This was meant to make having slaves less appealing.
Why is Hillary Clinton famous?
Hillary Clinton is famous because she is the first lady of former President Bill Clinton and because she is the first first lady that became the Secretary of State.
What is a cool fact about Clara Barton?
she became the first woman clerk and earning the slaves salary
What retired Penguin became the first former NHL player to buy his old team?
Mario Lemieux
Former nurse Ruth carol Taylor became the first African American female?
flight attendant
