American Slavery

Definition

American Slavery refers to the system of forced labor that existed in the United States from the 17th century until the abolition of slavery in the mid-19th century. It involved the enslavement of African people who were brought to America and treated as property.

Related terms

Triangle Trade: The Triangle Trade was a three-way trade route between Europe, Africa, and the Americas during which enslaved Africans were transported to work on plantations in America.

Middle Passage: The Middle Passage was the brutal journey across the Atlantic Ocean that enslaved Africans endured during their transportation to America.

Slave Codes: Slave Codes were laws enacted in colonial America that defined slaves as property and regulated their rights and treatment.