The Comparative History of Slavery

• Slavery in North America allowed slaves to earn their freedom, unlike in the ancient world
• Slavery in the ancient world was primarily practiced in rural areas, whereas in North America it was urban-based
• Slavery in North America was characterized by a lack of physical labor, unlike in the ancient world
• Slavery in North America was based on race and heredity, while ancient slavery was not (correct)

• Slaves in the ancient world had the opportunity to buy their freedom, whereas in North America this was not possible
• Slaves in the ancient world were often allowed to own property, unlike in North America
• Slaves in North America were predominantly used for skilled labor, while ancient slaves were primarily used for agricultural work
• Slaves in North America were considered property with no legal rights, while some slaves in the ancient world had legal protections (correct)

• Slaves in the ancient world were not allowed to form family units, unlike in North America
• Slaves in North America had more autonomy in forming family bonds compared to ancient slaves
• Families of slaves in North America were often intentionally separated, while ancient slave families were generally kept together (correct)
• The concept of family was not applicable to slaves in North America, unlike in the ancient world