Slavery was a legally recognized institution of chattel slavery in the 18th and 19th century. The southerner believed that the trade gave them political and economic powers in the congress. They defended and continued with slavery long after abolition of slavery in 1808. The slavery contributed a lot in the growth and development of the south states. The trade impacted economically, socially, culturally and politically. Traces of this practice can be seen even today in America mostly culturally and socially. This essay discusses these impacts comprehensively.
Economic impact
There was an economic boom for slave labor in the 19th century. This was facilitated by the invention of cotton gin by Eli Whitney. Southern planters looked upon this …show more content…
Some had bought out their freedom or were set free by their masters. Some of them owned land and slaves but majority of them were laborers. They served as craftsmen, factory workers or domestic workers. Majority of theses group comprised of mulattos, who were children sired between the master and slaves. They too overlooked the blacks. Religion was a major player in both their slaves and free blacks. This led to mushrooming of many evangelical Christian churches mainly Baptist church. The religious leaders were in a dilemma of preaching Christianity and slavery. Most churches ended up becoming regional blocks in politics.
Education was also a key component in slavery. Slaves educated themselves by learning from other slaves of from hired tutors. Although majority of planters did not like their slaves going for formal schooling. This was enhanced by the need to expand Christianity. Perhaps thus brought about enlighten which informed the struggle for …show more content…
Firstly it led to the displacement of the native Indians to pave way for the large plantation of tobacco and cotton. This brought about erosion and extinction of their culture. Slavery brought about a fusion of several cultural backgrounds from all over Africa to America. The Africans brought with them African oral practices. Folktales and fables were widely circulating in the farms and become part of the story telling characteristics of the region. Music was a form of leisure. During holidays and offs slaves engaged in music aided by various musical instruments they made. With time there arose African- American musicians who earned the respect of both slaves and masters. In the plantations, slaves used the music to communicate, across the fields. Musical instruments and ornaments with African background were also apart of the music industry. There also rose a new group of people called Mulattos. This new group of people occupied a new middle place in the society. They were children born of the slaves and masters. The masters did not want to associate with mulattos who viewed themselves as better off than the
Economic impact
There was an economic boom for slave labor in the 19th century. This was facilitated by the invention of cotton gin by Eli Whitney. Southern planters looked upon this …show more content…
Some had bought out their freedom or were set free by their masters. Some of them owned land and slaves but majority of them were laborers. They served as craftsmen, factory workers or domestic workers. Majority of theses group comprised of mulattos, who were children sired between the master and slaves. They too overlooked the blacks. Religion was a major player in both their slaves and free blacks. This led to mushrooming of many evangelical Christian churches mainly Baptist church. The religious leaders were in a dilemma of preaching Christianity and slavery. Most churches ended up becoming regional blocks in politics.
Education was also a key component in slavery. Slaves educated themselves by learning from other slaves of from hired tutors. Although majority of planters did not like their slaves going for formal schooling. This was enhanced by the need to expand Christianity. Perhaps thus brought about enlighten which informed the struggle for …show more content…
Firstly it led to the displacement of the native Indians to pave way for the large plantation of tobacco and cotton. This brought about erosion and extinction of their culture. Slavery brought about a fusion of several cultural backgrounds from all over Africa to America. The Africans brought with them African oral practices. Folktales and fables were widely circulating in the farms and become part of the story telling characteristics of the region. Music was a form of leisure. During holidays and offs slaves engaged in music aided by various musical instruments they made. With time there arose African- American musicians who earned the respect of both slaves and masters. In the plantations, slaves used the music to communicate, across the fields. Musical instruments and ornaments with African background were also apart of the music industry. There also rose a new group of people called Mulattos. This new group of people occupied a new middle place in the society. They were children born of the slaves and masters. The masters did not want to associate with mulattos who viewed themselves as better off than the