Module 02: Unthinking Decision? Why Did Slavery Emerge in Virginia?

Evidence 8: Slave Prices in Virginia, 1620-1690

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Introduction

The chart below depicts the cost in pounds sterling to buy an African slave from a trader arriving in Virginia.

Question to Consider

  • What factors might cause the price to rise or fall?

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