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Yes, and many were African Americans. Because Africans were stronger and many were immune to European diseases, they were enslaved and forced to work as field hands, farmers, and in homes as servants.
Because the Africans didn't know the land, and were distinct from the colonists in appearance, they couldn't easily escape slavery. Native Americans knew the land, and if captured, they could run easily get away given the chance.
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Did the ancient Greeks use whips?
Yes, when the slaves built the pyramids they had to use whips to make the slaves work.
What did the people of Sparta use as money?
They didn't use money, but their slaves did.
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!
What did the Aztecs use for intimidation?
They sacrificed humans and slaves of war.
How did the slaves use the Greek cross?
If you read House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton, it will tell you exactly how slaves used the Greek Cross.
What was Massachusetts use of slave labor?
Massachusetts outlawed slavery in the 1700's. So, they didn't have slaves.
What were Massachusetts trades in the 1700s?
slaves
What does the Massachusetts governor do?
they elect slaves to be representatives
Which state did not allow slave hunters to retrieve slaves?
Massachusetts
Who held political power in Massachusetts?
John White
Why was Elizabeth freeman famous?
She was one of the first slaves to be freed in Massachusetts.
What weapons did they use to use on slaves?
they use whips to punish the slaves but they use guns to kill the slaves
What states had the least to gain from counting slaves in the population for purposes of representation?
Massachusetts
What two states had a little to none slaves in 1790?
Massachusetts, and New York
What kinds of people lived in the colony of Massachusetts?
Slaves lived in Massachusetts. I don't know much else.
How many slaves were in colonial Massachuesetts?
In 1676 there were fewer than 200 slaves, In 1708 there were 550, The Massachusetts slave population jumped to about 2,000 in 1715.
What did slaves use for transportation?
slaves did not use any transport they mostly walked
