In 1619, the first enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown, eventually becoming part of the United States, initially as indentured servants. Slavery developed gradually in Jamestown, transitioning from indentured servitude to slavery due to tobacco production needs.
In 1619, the first enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown, which would later be part of the United States. These Africans were brought on a Dutch ship and were initially treated as indentured servants rather than slaves.
Slavery gradually developed in Jamestown, with the labor needs for tobacco production leading to a shift from indentured servitude to slavery over time. Despite some early Africans gaining freedom and even owning land and slaves, they were not considered equal to the colonists or Native Americans.
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