Slavery in the Caribbean A Brief History By Jennifa Mohammed.

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Slavery in the Caribbean A Brief History By Jennifa Mohammed

Origin of Slavery Early Egyptians captured and enslaved their enemies Slaves under African, Egyptian, Greek and Roman systems were not dehumanized. Treated as servants who could advance in life

Slavery in the New World Introduction of slavery was purely based on economics. Cheap or free labor for a high profit Plantation workers

Indentured Servants In Denmark, they were referred to as ‘servingers’ Differed only in name Ate same food as slaves and were treated cruelly Traveled to islands as plantation workers High mortality rate

Slavery in the Caribbean European ventures and booming sugar industry is responsible for the introduction of African Slavery in the Caribbean The first Negro came to the New World in 1518 under the Indentured Servant System Plantation owners broke their agreement for fair treatment and started to mistreat the servants

The MiddlePassage “Triangle Trade” The Middle Passage “Triangle Trade” Journey from West Africa to West Indies/America Slaves were packed into ships called “slavers” Cruel and unsanitary conditions 30 percent death rate Heads were shaved Nets were placed around the ship to catch slaves if they tried to escape Very little space men-6 feet of room space Slaves were secured by chains Sailors washed and scrubbed women slaves and mistreated them Lack of food and water Limited air; suffocating many slaves