Slavery and Servitude in the British Colonies by lvjhmrbails

1619

lvjhmrbails — 2013-07-22 21:08:26 UTC

The first 20 African slaves were brought to Jamestown

1650 - 1860

lvjhmrbails — 2013-07-22 21:11:59 UTC

20 million slaves were captured in Africa as part of the Atlantic Slave Trade

10 million slaves were sent along the Middle Passage to the Americas

8 million slaves made it to the Americas and were sold

500,000 were sent to the British Colonies

1618

lvjhmrbails — 2013-07-22 21:16:14 UTC

The Headright System was introduced in Jamestown. For every person that a man brought with them to Jamestown, they were given 50 acres. EX: 4 people = 200 acres

1676

lvjhmrbails — 2013-07-22 21:20:45 UTC

Nathaniel Bacon led a rebellion of poor landless settlers, indentured servants, and freed slaves against the government. They sought more voting and land rights, which they obtained after destroying Jamestown and forcing government leaders to evacuate the settlement.

1739

lvjhmrbails — 2013-07-22 21:25:54 UTC

The Stono Rebellion was launched by slaves against their masters near Charleston, South Carolina. 100 slaves revolted, eventually killing 20 white men. Most slaves were captured and executed and strict laws were passed throughout the South that limited slaves' rights.

TOBACCO

lvjhmrbails — 2013-07-22 21:32:11 UTC

The popularity of tobacco increased production, which led to landowners purchasing more slaves and bringing more indentured servants as the labor to harvest the crop.