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Slavery in the American colonies

Slavery in the American colonies. Explain reasons for the development of the plantation system , the transatlantic slave trade, and the spread of slavery. Beginnings of African Slavery. Why did the Trans-Atlantic trade of African slaves begin?

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Slavery in the American colonies

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  1. Slavery in the American colonies Explain reasons for the development of the plantation system, the transatlantic slave trade, and the spread of slavery

  2. Beginnings of African Slavery Why did the Trans-Atlantic trade of African slaves begin? It began mainly due to the death of the original “New World” slaves (Native Americans) due to European diseases How many slaves were brought to England’s American colonies between 1650-1860? .5 Million In what role were the first Africans who came to English colonies brought? They were brought first as indentured servants What was the route called that brought Africans to the Americas? Why do you think so many people died before they arrived in the Americas? It was called the Middle Passage Many people died because of the conditions they were kept in. Disease, lack of food and water, cramped conditions

  3. Slavery in England’s Colonies In what part of the English colonies did the majority of slaves live? Which colony had the highest percentage of slaves? The majority lived in the Southern Colonies. 85% lived in South Carolina

  4. Slavery in England’s Colonies

  5. Effects of Bacon’s Rebellion on Racial Slavery

  6. Growth of the Plantation Economy in the Southern Colonies

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