During the modern period, slavery underwent abolition movements, leading to the end of legal slavery and shifts towards other labor systems like indentured servitude.
What were the changes seen in this period of time
These changes impacted global migrations by altering labor practices and fostering migrations for economic opportunities. The shift from agrarian to industrial economies prompted significant internal and international migrations as people sought better livelihoods.
Abolition led to migrations of formerly enslaved individuals while economic factors drove population movements. The historical legacy of slavery continued to influence contemporary migrations, shaping social, economic, and political structures worldwide and contributing to factors influencing migrations such as poverty, inequality, and instability.