2.6 - slavery in british colonies Flashcards
1
Q
why did chesapeake colonies need slaves
A
low pop - high death rate, starve, native battle
add - less migration, political stability, low cost
2
Q
how did the chesapeake try to resolve the issue of no labor
A
indentured servants, headright FINALLY slavery
3
Q
what was the distribution of slaves in the colonies
A
few in new england - small farms
more in middle colonies - ships/sailing
MOST in southern colonies - plantations
4
Q
slaves in west indies/brazil
A
95 percent
5
Q
What were important slave laws
A
oppress slaves generationally
eg. children inherit status, no intermarriage white women
