American Slavery

By NatalieBland
  • Period: Jan 1, 1500 to

    Growth of Slavery in the New Colonies

  • Period: Jan 1, 1500 to

    Slavery spreads from England to the New World

    England's population grew by over a third, which was faster than the economy. Thisa increases the number of indentured servants. Therefore, they moved to the New World.
  • Setting Precedents for Slavery
    Sep 19, 1547

    Setting Precedents for Slavery

    England rulers branded slaves with 'S' in order to keep them under line.
  • Slavery came to British North America

    Slavery came to British North America

    Dutch ship carried first African Americans to Virginia
  • Frist official documented Slave for Life

    Frist official documented Slave for Life

    John Punch- runaway indentured servant
  • Colonies lifespan increased

    Colonies lifespan increased

  • New Slavery Law

    New Slavery Law

    Children born to a slave were born a slave.
  • Increase of Slavery entering the Colonies

    Increase of Slavery entering the Colonies

    Ending Royal African monopoly over slave trade.
  • Northern Colonies Slave Population grew to about 10%

    Northern Colonies Slave Population grew to about 10%

  • Slavery population in South Carolina grew to 70%

    Slavery population in South Carolina grew to 70%