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Why did the rulers of African sale there own people into slaves?
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∙ 12y ago
bc they exchanges them for gold,guns and other goods.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agowhy did the rulers of African sale there own people into slaves
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What happened to slaves if they weren't sold?
Sooner or later, all slaves offered for sale in the major new world slave markets during the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries were sold. Unsaleable slaves, like those too old, sick, or in some way useless to a slave owner, were not offered for sale. They remained the responsibility of the current owner. None were killed because they were unsuitable for sale. This is a misapprehension. It should be noted that the great majority of African slaves during this four century period were imported into Brazil and the Caribbean. Very few were imported to North America. It should also be noted that many slave owners were people of color, especially in the Caribbean. People of partly African ancestry were the largest group of slave owners in Jamaica just prior to emancipation in 1832. Significant numbers of slave owners in Virginia were of at least partly African ancestry. And, of course, virtually all suppliers of slaves in Africa were African people from dominant tribes.
Why were so many African Americans brought to north American as slaves?
Slavery was common in many parts of the world and people of all colors were slaves. When the US needed more slaves, the cheapest at the time were from Africa. African tribes would fight each other and sell off the captives to anyone willing to pay for them. Dutch traders would meet with the African tribes and purchase the slaves, than deliver them to whatever part of the world had the highest demand for them. At the time, the US was in a growth period and needed more labor and Africa was in a state of war and had an excess of slaves for sale.
How did hostilities between African tribal units benefit European slave buyers?
The constant warring among African tribes resulted in many captives being taken. That meant there were always an ample supply of slaves for sale.
What invention was created to help slaves?
The cotton gin there was a huge sale of cotton
How were Slaves prepared for sale?
As the slave ship came in sight of land the slaves were prepared for yet another sale. Those who had not died and were not too feeble to move were cleaned and oiled to make them look strong and healthy. In some ports the planters and buyers came on board ship to make their choice of the best slaves. More often slaves were sold by public auction on the towns. The planters might pay the captains in local money or give them credit notes to collect the money in Europe. More often the slaves were exchanged for sugar and plantation produce. There was usually much argument over the amounts to be paid depending on what the price for sugar was or whether the demand for slaves was high.
Why did the Europeans start importing African slaves?
Because the Africans were offering them for sale and there was a market for them in America (they were not imported into Europe).
How did people get slaves?
Raids on enemy or neutral towns, sale of POWs.
What happened to slaves if they weren't sold?
Sooner or later, all slaves offered for sale in the major new world slave markets during the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries were sold. Unsaleable slaves, like those too old, sick, or in some way useless to a slave owner, were not offered for sale. They remained the responsibility of the current owner. None were killed because they were unsuitable for sale. This is a misapprehension. It should be noted that the great majority of African slaves during this four century period were imported into Brazil and the Caribbean. Very few were imported to North America. It should also be noted that many slave owners were people of color, especially in the Caribbean. People of partly African ancestry were the largest group of slave owners in Jamaica just prior to emancipation in 1832. Significant numbers of slave owners in Virginia were of at least partly African ancestry. And, of course, virtually all suppliers of slaves in Africa were African people from dominant tribes.
Who found the slaves?
Slaves weren't found. They were made slaves by the people who captured them.
Why were so many African Americans brought to north American as slaves?
Slavery was common in many parts of the world and people of all colors were slaves. When the US needed more slaves, the cheapest at the time were from Africa. African tribes would fight each other and sell off the captives to anyone willing to pay for them. Dutch traders would meet with the African tribes and purchase the slaves, than deliver them to whatever part of the world had the highest demand for them. At the time, the US was in a growth period and needed more labor and Africa was in a state of war and had an excess of slaves for sale.
What is a slave private treaty?
A slave private treaty refers to an agreement for the sale or purchase of enslaved individuals that is negotiated and finalized in private, outside of a public auction setting. These agreements were often used to evade legal restrictions on the slave trade.
How did hostilities between African tribal units benefit European slave buyers?
The constant warring among African tribes resulted in many captives being taken. That meant there were always an ample supply of slaves for sale.
How did the slaves get kidnapped in the slave trade?
Slaves were commonly kidnapped during raids on villages, through deception, or were captured during wars and conflicts. European slave traders also worked with local African leaders to obtain slaves in exchange for goods or as a result of indebtedness. The transatlantic slave trade involved elaborate networks of traders who forcibly transported slaves from Africa to the Americas.
How were west africans rounded up for sale as slaves?
The African side with guns rounded up the captives of war who were sold to Europeans in exchange for more guns or other barter.
What was a group of enslaved individuals transported together for sale?
A coffle: a group of slaves transported together for sale
Why do slaves deserve freedom?
Kings and Queens had slaves so the slaves could build things for the king and Queen and do their work around their home so they didnt have to do the jobs. Rulers in the world wars would keep captured enemies as slaves to do work for them. basically what i am saying is slaves are here so people can make them do work for them.
What caused the slave trade in Africa?
The white plantation owners wanted to save money by not paying their workers so they decided to buy slaves. In the 1600's and 1700's there were lots of slaves for sale in Africa so the white people bought slaves from other Africans.
