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Period: Jan 1, 1450 to
Slavery from 1450 to 1750
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Jan 1, 1502
Spanish Introduce African Slaves
Spanish Introduced African Slaves because the native population was devestated by disease and the Spanish needed a steady supply of workers. This is important because it is the start of a major hub for the Transatlantic Slave Trade. -
Jamestown Colonist Purchase African slaves
British Colonist make first known pruchase of African slaves, in Jamestown. This was because indentured servants were viewed as too expensive. This is the start of slavery in the American Biritsh colonies that would continue after the American Revolution. -
Final Collapse of Medieval Household Slavery Tradition
African slaves become the largest demographic among slaves in Brazil. The heralds the end of medieval household slavery tradition. Brazil the number one destination for slaves from Aftrica taking in a total 38.5% of slaves during the course of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. -
Treaty of Utrecht
British gained the right of Asiento. Meaning the British gained a monopoly on the slave trade to the Spanish Empire in the Americas. This established British dominance of the slave trade. -
Society of Friends Founded
Quakers establish the Society of Friends which adovacted for the abolition of slavery. This was one of the first groups to openly oppose slavery.
