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Post-1804 Slave Sales
- When
- 1804
- Where
- New Jersey
Advertisements for the sale of female slaves increased after the 1804 act, particularly in urban areas.
Female slaves were highly valuable due to their reproductive capabilities, as their children would be born as slaves for a term. This economic dynamic persisted despite the legislative changes, with frequent advertisements in places like New Brunswick.
Sources
- History of slavery in New Jersey Wikipedia
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