Why Was There A High Demand For Slaves Flashcards
Why was there a high demand for enslaved people in Britain’s American and Caribbean colonies?
The demand was driven by the need for labor on plantations, especially for sugar production.
Which was the first European country to establish a permanent settlement on Barbados, and when?
Britain in 1607.
Why did settlers choose to settle on Barbados?
They aimed to turn Barbados into profitable farming lands.
Why did some people choose to become an ‘indentured servant’?
They sold themselves due to poverty in exchange for transport from Britain and basic living conditions.
What three crops did the settlers first plant in Barbados?
- Tobacco
- Cotton
- Sugar.
Why was it more profitable for sugar planters to use enslaved people than indentured laborers?
Enslaved people were cheaper over time, while indentured laborers had contractual rights and retained some ownership of their produce.
What was the life expectancy of an African person who was taken to Barbados to work in slavery?
7 years.
According to historical records, how young might enslaved people be?
As young as 2 months.
How many men, women, and children were enslaved by British slave traders and their estate managers according to historical records?
800,000 names were recorded.
Why was there a high demand for enslaved people in Britain’s American and Caribbean colonies?
The demand was driven by the need for labor on plantations, especially for sugar production.
Which was the first European country to establish a permanent settlement on Barbados, and when?
Britain in 1607.
Why did settlers choose to settle on Barbados?
They aimed to turn Barbados into profitable farming lands.
Why did some people choose to become an ‘indentured servant’?
They sold themselves due to poverty in exchange for transport from Britain and basic living conditions.
What three crops did the settlers first plant in Barbados?
- Tobacco
- Cotton
- Sugar.
Why was it more profitable for sugar planters to use enslaved people than indentured laborers?
Enslaved people were cheaper over time, while indentured laborers had contractual rights and retained some ownership of their produce.
