jan 1, 1619 - English Settlers Buys Africans
Description:
This is the first time Africans are bought. 20 were sold off a Dutch ship in Viriginia. Although they became indentured servants, soon all Africans began to be treated as slaves. This marks the first time Africans were introduced to the UnionAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1619
Now
~ 406 years ago