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Re: African Servitude vs European Chattel Slavery

Some major differences to consider...

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European (Chattel) Slavery
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Slaves were considered property

Slaves could not own property

Slaves' children were born into slavery

Slaves were slaves indefinately

African 'Slavery' - Servitude
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Slaves were considered humans with equal rights (including rights to sue for redress, freedom from beatings, etc.)

Slaves' children were born as free persons

Slaves could own property

Slaves were usually required to be freed after seven years

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