16 Best Slavery Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Why did Africans participate in the enslavement of their own people?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Apr 06, 2018

In the 1800s and probably even before that people were enslaved in order for certain people to get what they wanted. For instance Europeans came over to the United States and acquired land. One...Read More

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What do the encomienda, mita, and debt peonage have in common?

E. Stanley, Technical writer
Answered: Jul 17, 2018

Encomienda, mita and debt peonage are notable names. They were involved in the provision of labor. Historically, they were all economic systems and were employed for providing labor for the...Read More

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Which country banned slavery last?

Ramiro
Answered: May 20, 2018

The abolition of slavery occurred at different times in the world, which is to say that it happened differently as a result of amended laws, actions, and influences.
However, of all...Read More

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How were Mexicans treated during slavery in America?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Apr 06, 2018

Mexicans were treated just as badly as anyone else who was enslaved in America. They were beaten and forced to work. The term slavery denotes harsh cruel treatment and forcing people to work for...Read More

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Why didn't slaves run away from the continental US if they were exploited?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Apr 06, 2018

It was very difficult for slaves to run away from their masters. It seems like a easy suggestion for slaves to run away but it was really difficult for them to do. First they had to have a place...Read More

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What are some mind-blowing facts about slavery?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Apr 06, 2018

Slavery seems like a word that has one definition and is easy to understand. It also seems like slavery only took place in the 1700s and 1800s because that seems to be when most people remember...Read More

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What does the term "Nigger" mean?

Zoey H. Rusell, Data Analyst
Answered: Apr 18, 2018

This is a very hateful term used by racists to demean people from Africa or people of African decent. This word was used in the southern part of the United States during and after slavery to make...Read More

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Should John Brown be considered a terrorist or a patriot?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Apr 06, 2018

John Brown was a man during the time of the Civil War and he was very much opposed to slavery. As matter of fact, he would go about trying to stop slavery. Most of the ways in which he tried to...Read More

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Which US state was at the epicenter of slavery?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Apr 06, 2018

The biggest slave population in the United States of the time of the Civil War was most likely Virginia. Virginia was known for having a lot of slaves and bringing them over from Africa. So this...Read More

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How much would a good black female slave (like Beyonce) cost in US at time of slavery?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Apr 06, 2018

In the mid 1800s and even before then, slave owners would buy slaves using their money. Sometimes they would go to an auction after a ship came in of slaves and bid on slaves. Many times families...Read More

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What was the economics behind slavery?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Apr 06, 2018

Slavery was based on making money. Plantation owners wanted workers to harvest the crops and take care of the land. They would do the grueling work on a farm. They worked long hours in the hot...Read More

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Did black people deserved to be slaved? What's your opinion?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Apr 06, 2018

No one deserves to be slaved. Even if it benefits the economy like it did in the South, nobody should be enslaved. The slave masters should go to prison for a long time. There is a difference...Read More

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What's the difference between human trafficking and slavery?

Cesar H. Pablo, Journalist
Answered: Apr 06, 2018

There a lot a similarities between human trafficking and slavery. They both force people to do things against their will. It is also enacted by force and violence. Both human trafficking and...Read More

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Was slavery common in Canada too?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Apr 06, 2018

At one time, slavery existed in Canada, but it soon stopped slavery. Slavery continued in the United States and areas in the tropical islands. However, it would be a long time before slavery was...Read More

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Is there something called "modern slavery"?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Apr 06, 2018

Modern slavery does exist today. As believed that slavery only took place in the 1700s and 1800s in America but slavery has been going on for a very long time it especially during ancient...Read More

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