jan 1, 1490 - First Slaves Maybe Arrive
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It is speculated that Christopher Columbus brought the first slaves with him on his expeditions to Hispaniola. We know for a fact he brought Africans with him, it is just unknown whether they were free or not.
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A Short Timeline of Slavery and Refuge in the United States
Slavery events are on the top, refugee events are on the bot...
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