Lesson 66 of 84 · The Civil War
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepSlavery in America: An Overview
Slavery in America was a deeply entrenched institution that affected millions of lives before the Civil War.
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Then & Now
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Slavery in America was a deeply entrenched institution that affected millions of lives before the Civil War. Enslaved individuals were forced to work on plantations, primarily in the Southern states, where they labored in harsh conditions without any rights. The economy of the South heavily depended on slave labor for agricultural production, particularly in cotton and tobacco farming. The abolitionist movement, which sought to end slavery, gained momentum in the years leading up to the Civil War and played a crucial role in highlighting the moral and ethical issues surrounding slavery.
Key Facts
Slavery was a major institution in the Southern economy.
Enslaved people worked on plantations under harsh conditions.
The abolitionist movement aimed to end slavery in America.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What was a major crop produced by enslaved individuals in the South?
Why this still matters
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