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In 1614 slavery was legalized africans become personal property and were owned for life
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1619 first twenty african slaves were brought to America.
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In 1660 kings charles the second established royal african company to transport slaves
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In 18th century it is estimated six to seven million people were enslaved in colonies
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In 1861 civil war took place through which slaves were freed by president abraham lincoln.
