The Dutch first introduced Africans as slaves to America in 1619, establishing a system of slavery and abuse that would divide the nation. Africans captured in their homelands suffered terrible conditions as they were transported by ship to Cartagena, the main slave port, where they were sold at auction. Once purchased, slaves were branded with identifying marks and forced to perform difficult labor on plantations and in mines under harsh conditions, facing severe punishments such as amputation if they did not meet expectations.

2. In 1619, the Dutch introduced the first
captured Africans to America, planting
the seeds of a slavery system that
evolved into a nightmare of abuse and
cuelty that would ultimately divide the
nation.

3. the Spanish needed to get labor
without cost, so they began
bringing Africans to be enslaved in
the colonies

4. From Africa to Cartagena
when Africans were captured,
remained crowded during
travel in the worst conditions
of food and hygiene. many
did not come alive.

5. Cartagena became the main slave
port, blacks were sold to the highest
bidder, the prices were decided by
age, and their physical appearance.

6. once bought the slave was marked
with iron with a letter or number

7. THE WORKS
Most slaves
worked in mining,
agriculture and ran
a long canoe
carrying products
by the rivers, and
others had
housework

8. PENALITIES
Slaves were punished if
they did not meet their
obligations, cut off
their ears, fingers or
hands.
also they received
lashes

9. CLASSWORK.
1. Watch the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0
71DVZqd5u8
2. Represent the slavery in the colony
in three pictures.
3. write a message to prevent and
avoid the slavery.