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How did African slaves try to cope with life in the Americas?
they sought refuge in their families, religion, art and dance.
Why was religion and family so important to slaves?
Religion and family were extremely important to slaves. Since they were deprived of virtually all human rights, the only things they really had of value were their beliefs and their family members.
On what bases did slavery in the Americas and slavery in the Islamic regions differ?
Slavery in the Americas and slavery in the Islamic regions had many differences. In the Americas, slavery was largely racial, while in the Islamic regions, it was more focused on social class and religion. In the Americas, slaves were taken from Africa and the Caribbean, while in the Islamic world, slaves were drawn from a wide variety of places, including Africa, Asia, and Europe. In terms of legal status, slaves in the Americas were treated as property, while in the Islamic world, slaves had a certain degree of legal protection and could be freed by their owners. Slaves in the Americas were not allowed to own land or property, while in the Islamic world, slaves could own land and property. In terms of labor, slaves in the Americas were used primarily for labor on plantations and in mines, while slaves in the Islamic world could be used for a variety of jobs, including domestic labor, military service, and government service. In terms of religion, slaves in the Americas were denied religious freedom and were forced to convert to Christianity, while in the Islamic world, slaves could practice their own religion. In terms of treatment, slaves in the Americas were subject to horrific abuse and brutality, while in the Islamic world, slaves were generally treated with more respect and kindness. Slaves in the Americas were not allowed to marry or have children, while in the Islamic world, slaves were allowed to marry and have children. Finally, in terms of punishment, slaves in the Americas were subject to the death penalty for minor crimes, while in the Islamic world, punishments were much less severe and certain crimes could be punished with fines.
What caused African slaves to be brought to the Americas?
What caused African slaves to be brought to the Americas was the demand for cheap labor. They replaced indentured servants.
Did they have Hispanics as slaves?
In certain regions of the Americas, Hispanics were not enslaved as a group. Slavery predominantly involved Africans who were brought to the Americas as slaves.
Did the majority of slaves brought to the Americas from 1500 to 1870 came to Brazil?
The majority of slaves brought to the Americas from 1500 to 1870 came to Brazil
Did slaves have a say in there religion?
Slaves usually did not have a say in their religion. Slaves that came from present day Angola and brought by the Portugese were baptized into Christian Religion on the ship.
How did the british organize the shipment of slaves to the Americas?
In Britain, the chartered Royal African Company was granted a monopoly over the shipment of slaves to colonies in the Americas.
White slaves in America?
James II of England started white slavery in the Americas. The slaves were taken from Ireland and accounted for the majority of slaves in the Americas during that time period. During the late 1600s, Irish slaves cost less than African slaves.
Why can't Muslims be slaves?
Many of the Africans taken to the Americas as slaves were Muslims, so Muslims can be (or at least were) slaves.
Did slavery in America start with African slaves?
yes the african slaves were brought to the americas
Why were the slaves treated like they were on the ships to the Americans?
because the americas didnt like the slaves
