From the introduction of slavery to the Americas in 1619, to the massive economic growth came success and disaster for both American and Africans. In this passage it is planned to describe the development of slavery in the American colonies. As well as the economic impact of slavery on the American colonies, and how from slavery a 'triangular trade' would be created. Using supportive facts and a written testimonial from Harriet Jacobs published in the year 1861. Ultimately leading and ending to the discussion of the many attitudes and changes that were created in the colonial legal system that made a slavery system flourish.
Around the mid fifteenth century an Atlantic slave trade system was introduced when the interests of the Portuguese moved away from common resources most especially when gold became more difficult to gather. The Portuguese than looked to something that would be more profitable. A process would develop in the gathering of slaves whether through barter, between a European slave trader, kidnapping or rival tribe leaders that had raved other African tribes. The focus would become the usage of slaves and the selling of the African race for a very hefty profit. The development of slavery in the colonies led to mass production in the labor field. This event in history is where the idea of African slavery …show more content…
In Harriet Jacobs writings she describes several scenarios of slave treatment she's witnessed and stories told by others in or near the same plantation she was on. It is made very clear as to how she compares herself and other slaves to dogs, receiving a treatment so cruel it is unimaginable to put into words. The use of slaves came to the reach of colonies with the thought that a slave is worth to be none with the beatings and murders of several African slaves lives being tossed around with no