This marked the beginning of the African Slave trade. Often called “African Holocaust”, the African Salve trade was a keystone event in U.S. History. From the beginning of colonial times to the civil war, The U.S. economy largely depended on slavery. The beginning of the trade began in Africa as a King would capture their enemies and sell them to Europeans. From then they were transported across the globe. The conditions in the ships were often horrific. They would chain slaves side to side and leave them. For months they would travel in their own filth until they got to their destination. Many, not wanting to live that life, would often jump abroad and commit suicide. Mother would often throw their just born child over board to save them from the horrors of slavery. In the Americas alone 12 million slaves entered the Atlantic trade between the 16th and 19th century, but about 1.5 million died on board ship. Once they reached land, they would be inspected and auctioned like animals. Families would be torn apart, never to see each other again. While at the Plantation, the slave was worked harshly every day. Males picked crops, and did all the physical labor. Females were servants, but often harassed and over worked. Attempts to run away from their masters, would lead to savage beating and lashings. Death was common and slavery would not stop until the …show more content…
They performed their women duties such as making and serving food, making clothing, and raising children. Aside from subjectification of society, women generally had no rights. The female slaves didn’t fare well either. Although colonial women were often treated with no rights, they weren’t victims of the abuse female slaves suffered. Female slaves were often worked indoors harshly doing laundry, taking care of the kids, cleaning, bed making, and any other chores. They were also sexually assaulted, couldn’t get married, and had to be present for any of the masters’ wife’s needs 24 hours a day. Women have showed that they are able to handle any job they receive. During the World War 1, women were mechanics, worked in ammunition factories, and even enlisted. They did the same jobs men did, were able to hold these jobs, volunteer and take care of their kids. They were able to prove to society that they could do what men could. Despite that, in today’s society women aren’t equal to men in salary. Typically for every dollar a man earns, a woman earns 77 cents though it’s the same job. To this day, most political positions are held by men, and to this day women are still not equal to their male counter parts. There is still a long journey in order to reach their desired equality and