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African-Americans in Early America: 1620-1641

Explore the lives of Africans in early America from 1620 to 1641, including changes in status, chattel slavery, and interactions with Native Americans. Learn about the Dutch introduction of Africans to America and the development of interracial relationships through miscegenation.

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African-Americans in Early America: 1620-1641

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  1. Bell Ringer #3 – 10/14/2009 • What was life like for Africans in America from 1620-1641? • How did life change for blacks in 1641? • What is chattel?

  2. Early races of North America • Dutch brought first Africans to America. • In 1619, 32 Africans lived in Jamestown • Early blacks were free, especially if baptized. Colonists called them “negroes” (Spanish for black) • Europeans enslaved Native Ams first, but when disease killed most, they enslaved Africans

  3. Native Americans • Many had organized societies and lived harmoniously with their environment • Some tribes provided refuge to escaping slaves and some saw extensive racial mixing • Natives taught other how to cultivate corn, pumpkins, tobacco, & potatoes • miscegenation – interracial contact that produced people of mixed race

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