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Yes a slave can be white, or any other racial or ethnic group. There were slaves mentioned in Bible times, in fact, and while most were from non-white groups, few were black. In colonial times, poor people (nearly all of whom were white) were sometimes sold into indentured servitude. They had few rights and had to serve their master for a number of years; in theory, they would be taught a trade in exchange for their labor, but this did not always happen.

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Was Sojourner Truth husband white?

No Thomas who Sojourner Truth married was also a slave


Why did white women not go to slave markets?

White women did not usually go to slave markets because it was considered socially inappropriate for them to be present at such events. Additionally, they were often shielded from the harsh realities of slavery and the treatment of enslaved people. White women were expected to uphold a certain image of gentility and refinement, which meant not being directly exposed to the brutality of the slave trade.


Within slave society evidence suggests that the highest social status was ascribed to?

Within slave society, the highest social status was typically ascribed to white slave owners, who held power, wealth, and control over both enslaved individuals and other members of society. The economic and social structure of slave society was designed to uphold and prioritize the power and privilege of these white slave owners.


Did Olaudah Equiano have a white wife?

There is no historical evidence to suggest that Olaudah Equiano, a prominent African abolitionist, had a white wife. Equiano documented his own experiences as a slave and his efforts to abolish the slave trade, but he did not mention having a white wife in his writings.


Are slave owners white?

Historically, in the United States, many slave owners were indeed white. Slavery was deeply entrenched in American society, particularly in the South, where white plantation owners relied on enslaved African Americans for labor. It's important to note that slavery has existed in various forms across multiple cultures and time periods, and the concept of slavery is not limited to any one racial group.