Interracial marriages and societal perceptions of African settlers in Colonial Virginia.
Interracial marriages were not uncommon in Colonial Virginia post the arrival of English-speaking Africans in 1619, under labor contracts, who later became successful traders and plantation owners. The English considered them equals due to their agricultural expertise and work ethic, allowing them to interact on an equal footing with other settlers. This contrasts with the English policy in later years to segregate English and Native populations as much as possible.
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