Slavery in the British Colonies

This study guide covers the origins of slavery in the colonies, including the shift from indentured servitude to racialized chattel slavery and the impact of Bacon's Rebellion. It examines the Triangular Trade, the Middle Passage, and its effects. It then compares slavery in the Northern and Southern colonies, highlighting key crops and the influence of the cotton gin. Finally, it explores slave resistance (both overt and covert), slave laws (like the Barbados Code), and offers practice questions and exam tips.