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What has equality to do with enslavement?

Slavery is slavery, be it in Roman Empire or the Americas.
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basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
Because being enslaved by definition means you have less rights and liberties than a free person, thus not equal legally and socially?

Also, the Transatlantic Slavery system differed quite a bit from previous forms of slavery. In other forms of slavery, slaves had rights, it wasn't based on the colour of their skin, they could work to freedom, and their children weren't considered property.

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yestestvennaya · 22-25, F
@basilfawlty89 What rights did they have? How often did they win a taste of freedom? How many of their children escaped enslavement?

I know the answer. Let's see if you do.
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
@yestestvennaya in which system of slavery and if not the Transatlantic Slave Trade, which empire?