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The Growth of Slavery

Question 9 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

Which of the following were true about American Indian slavery in the West in the time before the arrival of white settlers? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
American Indians of the West held many enslaved Africans.
B
American Indians of the West traded in enslaved American Indians.
C
Strong tribes in the region captured and traded weaker American Indians to the Spanish.
D
American Indians of the West held enslaved whites.
E
American Indians of the West strongly opposed the practice of slavery.

Explanation

Some American Indian communities in the West enslaved captives and traded enslaved American Indians. Powerful tribes also captured people from weaker groups and sold or traded them to the Spanish. The choices about enslaved Africans or whites do not describe this practice, and American Indians did not uniformly oppose slavery.

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