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What is the definition of slavery?
The ownership of a person as property, especially in regards to their labor
What is enslavement?
The placement of a person into slavery
Under what circumstances did historical cases of enslavement occur?
Breaking the law, becoming indebted, suffering a military defeat, or exploitation for cheaper labor
What were some demographic lines along which other forms of slavery were instituted?
Race or sex
Is slavery always involuntary?
No, there are cases where people voluntarily enter into slavery to pay a debt or earn money due to poverty
Test your knowledge of the history of slavery with this quiz. Explore the terminology, historical cases, and impact of enslavement on societies.
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