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Where did slavery in America begin?
Where did slavery in America begin?
During which centuries was slavery practiced throughout the American colonies?
During which centuries was slavery practiced throughout the American colonies?
What was the impact of slavery on the economic foundations of the new nation?
What was the impact of slavery on the economic foundations of the new nation?
Where did the majority of slaves come from during the transatlantic slave trade?
Where did the majority of slaves come from during the transatlantic slave trade?
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What was the death rate of the 'passengers' on slave ships during the Middle Passage?
What was the death rate of the 'passengers' on slave ships during the Middle Passage?
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Who captured most of the slaves before they were packed into slave ships?
Who captured most of the slaves before they were packed into slave ships?
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Why were slaves branded with a permanent burn scar?
Why were slaves branded with a permanent burn scar?
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Where did most Africans, taken as slaves, land during the Middle Passage?
Where did most Africans, taken as slaves, land during the Middle Passage?
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What happened to slaves upon arrival in the New World?
What happened to slaves upon arrival in the New World?
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Why was it mentioned that Native Americans were less likely to be enslaved?
Why was it mentioned that Native Americans were less likely to be enslaved?
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What made enslaved Africans preferable for labor in North America?
What made enslaved Africans preferable for labor in North America?
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Why were enslaved Africans considered less likely to escape?
Why were enslaved Africans considered less likely to escape?
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