Enslaved people refers to individuals who were captured, bought, or born into slavery and were considered property of their owners. They were denied basic rights and freedoms and forced to work without pay.
Related terms
Abolitionists: Individuals who fought for the emancipation of enslaved people and the end of slavery.
Underground Railroad: A network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape from bondage to free states or Canada.
Middle Passage: The brutal journey across the Atlantic Ocean that brought enslaved Africans to the Americas.