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Explain the development of slavery in the American British Colonies.



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Answer: The development of colonies led to an intensified import of slaves.

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In the 1920s, English colonies were formed in North America. By the middle of the same century, the English had consolidated their power in that part of the world. That meant both the expansion of the colonies and the greater need for labor. During this period, slaves were imported from Africa, i.e., the middle of the 17th century. England formed a company in the African conquered countries that traded in enslaved people, and many were transferred to America. By the end of the 17th century, hundreds of thousands of slaves had been transferred to North America.

Dissatisfaction was increasingly felt among the slaves over their treatment, and the first significant rebellion broke out in 1739 in South Carolina. Because of that event, even greater repressions took place. It was in South Carolina that a law was passed banning larger gatherings of slaves and general education. There were many slaves in the country, so at one point, every fifth inhabitant was a slave. Dissatisfaction was all evening. The poor position of slaves in America was confirmed until the outbreak of the War of Independence.

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