Slavery in the CaribbeanSlavery in the Caribbean

A Brief HistoryA Brief HistoryBy Jennifa MohammedBy Jennifa Mohammed

Origin of SlaveryOrigin of Slavery

• Early Egyptians captured and enslaved their enemies

• Slaves under African, Egyptian, Greek and Roman systems were not dehumanized.• Treated as servants who could advance in

life

Slavery in the New WorldSlavery in the New World

• Introduction of slavery was purely based on economics.• Cheap or free labor for a high profit• Plantation workers

Indentured ServantsIndentured Servants

• In Denmark, they were referred to as ‘servingers’• Differed only in name• Ate same food as slaves and were treated

cruelly • Traveled to islands as plantation

workers• High mortality rate

Slavery in the CaribbeanSlavery in the Caribbean

• European ventures and booming sugar industry is responsible for the introduction of African Slavery in the Caribbean

• The first Negro came to the New World in 1518 under the Indentured Servant System• Plantation owners broke their agreement for fair

treatment and started to mistreat the servants

The MiddleThe Middle Passage Passage “Triangle Trade”“Triangle Trade”

• Journey from West Africa to West Indies/America• Slaves were packed into ships called “slavers”• Cruel and unsanitary conditions

• 30 percent death rate• Heads were shaved• Nets were placed around the ship to catch slaves if they

tried to escape• Very little space

• men-6 feet of room space• Slaves were secured by chains• Sailors washed and scrubbed women slaves and mistreated

them• Lack of food and water• Limited air; suffocating many slaves