Black slaves were individuals who were forcibly captured from Africa and enslaved by Europeans in America. They were treated as property with no personal freedom or rights.
Related terms
Middle Passage: The transatlantic journey where enslaved Africans were forcibly transported across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas.
Abolitionist Movement: A social and political campaign during the 18th and 19th centuries to end slavery, advocating for the emancipation and equal rights of enslaved individuals.
Underground Railroad: A network of secret routes and safe houses used by abolitionists to help enslaved individuals escape from bondage to free states or Canada.