aug 20, 1619 - First Slaves are Brought to North America
Description:
The first enslaved people are brought to the Jamestown settlement by a Dutch merchant ship. From this event until approximately 1680, enslaved people make up only around 5% of the population of the Virginia Colony. By 1700, around 10% of the population is enslaved, and 50% by 1750.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 20, 1619
Now
~ 407 years ago