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    Slavery in the Caribbean lasted for centuries during colonial rule and involved the brutal oppression and exploitation of millions of African slaves. Approximately 12.5 million Africans were kidnapped and transported to the Caribbean during the transatlantic slave trade, with around 2 million dying during the grueling Middle Passage due to horrific conditions, disease, and suicide. Survivors faced continued abuse, forced labor, separation from families, lack of rights, and cultural suppression under the brutal system of Caribbean slavery.

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    Slavery in the Caribbean lasted for centuries during colonial rule and involved the brutal oppression and exploitation of millions of African slaves. Approximately 12.5 million Africans were kidnapped and transported to the Caribbean during the transatlantic slave trade, with around 2 million dying during the grueling Middle Passage due to horrific conditions, disease, and suicide. Survivors faced continued abuse, forced labor, separation from families, lack of rights, and cultural suppression under the brutal system of Caribbean slavery.

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    Slavery in the Caribbean lasted for centuries during colonial rule and involved the brutal oppression and exploitation of millions of African slaves. Approximately 12.5 million Africans were kidnapped and transported to the Caribbean during the transatlantic slave trade, with around 2 million dying during the grueling Middle Passage due to horrific conditions, disease, and suicide. Survivors faced continued abuse, forced labor, separation from families, lack of rights, and cultural suppression under the brutal system of Caribbean slavery.

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    Slavery in the Caribbean was a brutal and oppressive system that lasted for several centuries, primarily

    during the colonial period. Slaves in the Caribbean endured various forms of oppression and exploitation.

    Approximately 12.5 million African slaves - kidnapped from their land and transported to the New
    World.

    Approximately 10.7 million / 12.5 million survived the Middle Passage and made it to the new
    world.

    Approximately 2 million African slaves did not survive…

    between being kidnapped from Africa and making it to the new world and so they died during the Middle
    Passage, this would be probably the most gruesome parts of being transported from Africa to the New
    World. Slaves were packed like sardines underneath the ships in what is called the slave deck; they were
    chained and they were starved. Many committed suicide, disease was rampant and t he death rate in the
    Caribbean was extreamly higher than it was in the US.

    The surviving slaves were sold at a market, very similar to the way cattle would be sold, after purchase
    slave owners would often brand their new possession on the cheeks, again just as they would do with
    cattle, the lives of slaves were dominated by work and Terror
    The idea that I am not Human, that I have no soul, that I am a beast, brand me burn me whatever
    and no recourse? nothing?

    1. Forced Labor: Slaves in the Caribbean were subjected to grueling and forced labor on plantations,
    which were the economic backbone of the region. They were forced to work long hours, often in harsh
    conditions, cultivating crops such as sugar, tobacco, cotton, and coffee.

    2. Physical Abuse: Slaves were frequently subjected to physical abuse and violence by their owners and
    overseers. Whippings, beatings, and other forms of punishment were used to control and discipline them.

    3. Family Separation: Families were often torn apart as slave owners frequently sold family members to
    different owners. This resulted in the disruption of family units and the loss of familial support systems.

    4. Inhumane Living Conditions: Slaves typically lived in overcrowded and unsanitary barracks or huts.
    They often lacked access to adequate food, clean water, and proper medical care, leading to poor health
    and high mortality rates.

    5. Lack of Legal Rights: Slaves had no legal rights or protections. They were considered property rather
    than human beings, and their owners had complete control over their lives.

    6. Cultural Suppression: Slaves were often prohibited from practicing their own religions, speaking their
    native languages, or engaging in their cultural traditions. This was an attempt to erase their cultural
    identity and enforce European norms.
    7. Limited Education: Slaves were generally denied access to education, which kept them in a state of
    ignorance and made it more difficult for them to challenge their oppressive conditions.

    8. Resistance and Punishment: Slaves who attempted to escape or resist their enslavement faced severe
    punishment, including torture, mutilation, and execution. This created a climate of fear and discouraged
    open rebellion.

    9. Sexual Exploitation: Female slaves were often subjected to sexual exploitation by their owners and
    overseers. This further dehumanized them and contributed to the creation of mixed-race populations in the
    Caribbean.

    10. Psychological Trauma: Slavery inflicted deep psychological trauma on enslaved individuals and their
    descendants, leaving a legacy of emotional scars that persists to this day.

    Art
    West African Art mainly entails sculptures. They made use of different materials when creating these
    sculptures. They are typically made from clay or are wood carvings. They depict human figures or deities,
    ancestral spirits and other religious entities. They would also make wood carvings of masks that they
    would use in celebrations or rituals. West Africans also painted. They made use of bright vibrant dyes and
    deep, detailed & intricate designs. Paintings can be found on clothing and costumes and even the masks
    and sculptures they create.

    During the colonial period, slaves became an integral part of contributing to the economy apart from their
    slave masters in the 1670s. This helped the country of Jamaica to be able to build capital outside of slave
    labor. The goods built in order to contribute to said capital were often food and livestock but would also
    incorporate crafts. An addition to the Jamaican slave laws in 1711 allowed for slaves to legally make and
    distribute pottery, baskets, and rope. Pots, pipes, and buckets made from earthen material (Clay), were
    often traded amongst slaves themselves, or sold to the lower working class. Many of the pottery materials
    and innovations are dated back to West Africa where many slaves were taken from and brought to
    Jamaica. Pottery continues to be an integral part of Jamaican economy, but also continues be
    misunderstood and underrepresented

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