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Unit 2 – Colonial Society, 1607–1754
Topic 2.6
What main factor distinguished slavery as practiced in the British colonies from most systems of servitude found elsewhere in the world during the 17th century?
Slavery was only practiced for financial gain rather than societal structure.
Slaves were not allowed any rights under law, unlike other servitude systems.
Only people of African descent were enslaved.
It was a hereditary condition that passed on to children through their mother.
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