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Economic Shift in Curaçao

When
1863
Where
Curaçao
Part of
Slavery abolished in Suriname and Curaçao

The abolition of slavery in Curaçao in 1863 caused vast economic changes and a shift to wage labor.

The Dutch abolished slavery in Curaçao in 1863, leading to significant economic shifts and migrations. The economy moved from slave labor to wage labor, altering the social and economic structure of the island.

Sources

  1. Curaçao Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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