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Why do you think some people didn't want the slaves to be free?
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∙ 11y ago
Back then, slaves were vital in the southern economy. In order to harvest the massive plantations they had, slaves were the most efficient way. They worked for free! Plus, many people didn't think that slaves were people nor should they have rights. If slavery became illegal, they would need to get regular jobs for pay like all other people do. Freeing the slaves would also cause big issues for landowners. Not everybody could afford to hire help on their plantations.
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What did the European do to the slaves?
they used them to sell in united states for money. They didnt believe that the africans had the right to be free because they were black.
Who were the two groups of people brought to the new world for free?
servants and African slaves.
Why did people want slaves in the south?
Business men would want slaves to work on their plantations. They wouldn't get paid so it was free labour.
What two groups of people brought the New World to work for free?
1) Slaves (primarily captured from Africa and used as free labor for life). 2) Indentured Servants (convicts and poor people used as free labor for a fixed number of years).
What country did Toussaint L'Ouverture free?
The French freed their slaves so that Toussaint L'ouverture could come and help France defeat Spain. By helping the French, he forced Spain to free their slaves so that they could live in peace.
How many people lived in Sparta?
40000 free and slaves 30000 free 10000 slaves
What plans did Washington have for his slaves upon his death?
He set them free when he died
What did the European do to the slaves?
they used them to sell in united states for money. They didnt believe that the africans had the right to be free because they were black.
Were slaves listed as freed in the Emancipation Proclamation?
All slaves that were owned by people in the South were set free. Not the slaves in the North. The 13th Amendment set all the slaves free.
What month did harriet free the first slaves?
February i think
What did the majority of slaves do after the civil war?
in 1493 ignore the other answer... most slaves got jobs at factories and started families. they were free now and they didnt have to go and work on plantations
Where slaves able to fight for freedom in 1862?
yes slaves were able to fight for their freedom in 1862 because that was the only way they could be free inless they bought their freedom but most slaves didnt have money to do so
Was abolitionist hired to watch slaves?
Abolitionists were people who wanted the Slaves to be free...They were the people who helped with the underground railroad for example. So, no, I think if you owned a slave back then, you really didn't want an abolitionist watching your slave ;)
Was General WSherman a hero?
General W. Sherman was not a hero! He killed regular people who had nothing to do with his war, he ordered his troops to steal from families homes and didnt care of what the out come would have been. Also, while he was marching to free slaves, he also killed had slaves killed along the way. he didnt want them to die but he didnt have any choose but to leave them to die. as what was stated before, General W. Sherman was NOT a hero.
Why did abroham Lincoln free the slaves?
Because keeping people as slaves is morally wrong.
How many people own slaves in Pompeii?
40% of Pompeiians were slaves and 60% were free
Who are the people that helped free slaves?
They were called abolitionists.
