Racialized Perpetual Hereditary Slavery

Definition

Racialized perpetual hereditary slavery refers to the system of chattel slavery that emerged in British colonies, where people of African descent were enslaved based on their race and their status as slaves was passed down to future generations.

Related terms

Chattel Slavery: A form of slavery where individuals are treated as property and can be bought, sold, or inherited.

Middle Passage: The transatlantic journey that forcibly transported enslaved Africans from Africa to the Americas.

Triangular Trade: The trading network between Europe, Africa, and the Americas during which goods, including slaves, were exchanged.