aug 1, 1619 - First Africans brought to Jamestown
Description:
Social:This event began slavery in Virginia and eventually lead to the spread of mistreatment of Africans in the newly found colonies. Before Africans were called "slaves", they were known as "indentured servants". More and more Africans were brought to become laborers for the English migrants.
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Date:
aug 1, 1619
Now
~ 407 years ago