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Who first used Africans as slaves?
Europeans
Why did europeans need such a large number of slaves?
because they used slaves to take care of their families
Why were slaves used instead of Europeans in the south?
You didn't have to pay slaves, so the cost of labor was lower.
What did Europeans trade slaves for?
The Europeans Exchanged new technology such as guns for slaves.
Where were African slaves first brought to work?
The first African slaves used by Europeans were used by the Portuguese, on the island of Sao Tome, to grow sugarcane. The Spanish were the first to use African slaves in the Americas (in the Caribbean), and the first English colony to use African slaves was Jamestown, Virginia (which was the first English colony in the New World). However, long before Europeans used African slaves, the Africans had slaves who were African!
Where did Europeans get their slaves?
africa
Were there Europeans slaves?
Of course.
When did Europeans get slaves?
1845
What goods did europeans change for slaves?
The history of Europeans performing slave trade activities last many centuries. During this period, tribal Chieftains and other Africans often took manufactured goods from Europeans in exchange for slaves. Often gold and silver were also precious metals used to buy slaves. Some slaves, however, were actually kidnapped. There is no precise record of what was bartered or funds paid to obtain slaves.
Which was NOT a reason the Europeans began importing slaves to their colonies?
Europeans imported slaves to America to work the fields. They did not bring slaves over to give them freedom in the New World.
How did the West African slaves traders usually obtain the slaves they sold to Europeans?
The slaves that West African slave traders sold to Europeans were usually captured in war.
How did west African slaves traders usually obtain the slaves they sold to Europeans?
The slaves that West African slave traders sold to Europeans were usually captured in war.
