Explain why African slavery took root in the North American colonies
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Explain why African slavery took root in the North American colonies
Slavery in North America began in early 1400, the period during which Europeans settled in Africa. The relationship that ensued was a friend and beneficial as the Europeans would gain minerals and products from the Africans in exchange for technology. This expanded market routes and also routes that would be used. The majority of the residents of Africa would embrace the guidelines that gave them the ability to engage in trade activities.
The British colonies in North America were a total of thirteen, which all depended on slavery. The demand for tobacco in the European markets by 1620 had grown large, therefore, calling for intensive cultivation of the crop. During this time, the white indentured servants would do most of the work. Most of the farmers did not have slaves, but it transitions in 16 as more African slaves replaced the white indentured servants. This was the beginning of the massive slave trade. The reason why the Africans were used was because of cheap labor.
The Europeans had allied with the African kingdoms at about 1400 as they would exchange goods and services. The British also would teach the Africans their advanced technologies. However, as trade grew, the Europeans took advantage of the Africans and took them to work as a slave. The first Africans were brought to the Caribbean Islands, where they were sold to plantation owners. In 1600, the Caribbean economy encountered a downfall, and therefore, most of the slaves were sold to North America, where another plantation owns were.
In conclusion, therefore, European trade with Africans is what caused this slavery. The lucrative markets in Europe would prompt slavery for increased production. Therefore, African slavery took root in North America.