Slaves

Definition

Slavery refers to a system where individuals known as slaves are treated as property and forced to work without consent or pay. This practice has been prevalent throughout history in various societies worldwide.

Related terms

Slave Trade: The business or process of procuring, transporting, and selling slaves, particularly those captured in Africa during the 15th through 19th centuries.

Indentured Servitude: A labor system where people paid for their passage to the New World by working for an employer for a certain number of years.

Abolitionism: The movement in opposition to slavery, often advocating for its immediate abolition.