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they wanted cheap labor on the plantations and mines. This is different from indentured servants because there is a light at the end of the tunnel for an indentured servant. Meaning that they work like a slave, but they are free after seven years, but a slave has to work until the end of his/her days.
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Why did some colonists enslave native Americans and africans?
Some colonists enslaved Native Americans and Africans for economic reasons, as they needed cheap labor to work on plantations and in mines. Additionally, they believed in the superiority of their own culture and viewed Indigenous peoples and Africans as inferior. The legal system and societal norms at the time also supported the institution of slavery, allowing colonists to exploit these populations for their own gain.
What groups of people made up the new arrivals in Virginia after 1619?
About 300 Africans lived in Virginia by 1644. Some were slaves for life. Others worked as servants and expected one day to own their own farms. Some Africans did become free planters. Anthony Johnson owned 250 acres of land and employed five servants to help him work it. For a time, free Africans in Virginia also had the right to vote.In the late 1600s, Virginia set up a system of laws allowing white colonists to enslave Africans for life. As slavery expanded, free Africans lost rights. By the early 1700s, free African property owners could not vote.
How did slavery started in the US?
In the earlier years like the 1700s the British started coming to America and bringing the African Americans with them so it just kind of stuck. When Spanish and Portuguese went to the Americas to start colonies, they began to grow crops that needed labor and so they enslave Native Americans but the Native Americans were not immune to some of the disease the Europeans brought over so they began to enslave Africans because they were immune to most of the European disease.
Are African Americans and Black Americans the same?
yes. it just depends on peoples preference. Some people do not like to be called black and some people do not like to be called African American. But I think it is proper to say African American
Why did British feel the proclamation was critical in their relationship with the native Americans?
The british felt the proclamation was critical in their relationship with native americans because some colonist believed they had he right to reside wherever they wanted. The proclamation was widely ignored and proved impossible for the British to enforce! This was in my history book. Lol (:They wanted to avoid any further conflict with the native Americans on the frontier.
What native people did bartolomeu dias meet?
native working Africans.
Why did some colonists enslave American Indians and Africans?
Some colonists enslaved American Indians because they needed many workers to grow crops and mine gold and silver
What is one reason why some Africans argue that African authors should write in their native languages?
There are many reasons why some Africans argue that African authors should write in their native language. One reason is to preserve national identity.
What were some of the grievances of native Americans toward English colonist?
-colonists encroached on their land -caused some massacres -sought to convert the Native Americans to their own religion
Did Arabic replace the Native language West Africans?
Arabic did not replace the native languages of West Africans. While Arabic language and culture did spread through trade and Islamic influences in some regions, indigenous languages continue to be widely spoken across West Africa.
What are some examples of migrates?
The government forcing Native peoples to move unto reservations. The slave trade: forcing Africans into America
How would you compare the relationship Europeans formed with West Africans to the ones with native Americans?
Well they were both very similar in some aspects.
Why did some colonists enslave native Americans and africans?
Some colonists enslaved Native Americans and Africans for economic reasons, as they needed cheap labor to work on plantations and in mines. Additionally, they believed in the superiority of their own culture and viewed Indigenous peoples and Africans as inferior. The legal system and societal norms at the time also supported the institution of slavery, allowing colonists to exploit these populations for their own gain.
How did the Atlantic slave trade affect interactions among Africans?
it resulted in wars and division as some Africans helped enslave other Africans-Apex Your welcome
Did Hispanics come from Asians?
Where did you get that from? Hispanics culturally came from the Spaniards with some minor stuff from Native Americans and Africans. Genetic-wise, they're a mix of European, Native American and Africans depending on the location. For example, Mexicans are mostly Native American and Spanish, Dominicans are a mix of all three with Spanish being the most predominant followed by African and minor Native American blood and Chileans having mostly European blood with some Native American. Asians had very minor influence on Hispanics although the Native Americans did come from Siberia but that was over 10,000 years ago.
Who sold the slaves from Africa to the European slavers?
Well, the Africans were at war with one another. They began to enslave themselves. Then the Portugese began the importation around the world . . .in the 1500's
What groups of people made up the new arrivals in Virginia after 1619?
About 300 Africans lived in Virginia by 1644. Some were slaves for life. Others worked as servants and expected one day to own their own farms. Some Africans did become free planters. Anthony Johnson owned 250 acres of land and employed five servants to help him work it. For a time, free Africans in Virginia also had the right to vote.In the late 1600s, Virginia set up a system of laws allowing white colonists to enslave Africans for life. As slavery expanded, free Africans lost rights. By the early 1700s, free African property owners could not vote.
