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Life of African Americans during Colonial Times

Explore the history of enslaved Africans in the American colonies. Learn about their daily lives, jobs, and struggles for freedom. Understand the impact of slavery on the population and culture.

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Life of African Americans during Colonial Times

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  1. Chapter 3 Section 3 Excluding Native Americans- 20%- population- African ancestry

  2. Chapter 3 Section 3 • Middle Passage- British ships carried slaves • Enslaved Africans- mutiny- revolt • Slavery was legal • SC and GA- “low country”- rice and indigo • Vast majority- population- African Americans • Make crafts, baskets, pottery, played music • VA and MD- slaves- minority of the population • Slaves born in the colonies • Cultivate tobacco

  3. Chapter 3 Section 3 • Encouraged slaves to raise families • New England and Middle Colonies- 50,000 African Americans • Worked as cooks, housekeepers, personal servants • Worked along the seacoast • Slaves- purchase their freedom • Limited rights- could not vote, ride on ships • Stono Rebellion- Charleston, SC- slaves kill 20 white people • 13 African Americans burned alive

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