The Profit of Slavery: Developing the Economy of the Colonies Through Slavery
The economic development of the North American colonies was essential for Europe. The most lucrative commodity for the colonies was the trafficking and use of slaves. From indentured servants to African slaves, the colonies’ economy was dependent on slavery. Through this dependence and continual trafficking of people from Africa the birth of different social attitudes towards slavery, such as racism and abolition, occurred.
HIST 334
Ronald Palmer
A201
8:50 – 9 AM