Why Is Slavery Important In America

“Slavery has existed from as early time as historical records furnish any information of the social and political condition of mankind” (Ruffin) The institution of slavery in America, was motivated by the race and cultural differences as well as the economic benefits of free labor. Ever since the beginning of slavery, back in the 1820’s, slaves endured 245 years of physical, and mental trauma and torment at the hands of slave owners, and even after that blacks were still treated poorly due to segregation. But why were slaves needed? Slaves were essential for the production of hard to harvest cash crops, like cotton or tobacco. These products kept the American economy afloat and alive. Slavery had both a positive and negative impact on not only the economics of America, but on the country as a whole. This started a long, hard life for many slaves, and a mentally taxing job for slave owners.
American slaveholders had the cotton gin, and were well off, so why was slavery needed? Well because its free labor, it began in a cycle, slaves gave way to cotton gin, which led to more slaves. And it increases the productivity of big cash crops, which means more income. The perfect plan. Before the gin, slaves
So more slaves were brought in to practically double production rates! Cash crops like cotton and tobacco were raking in cash, encouraging slave owners to get even more slaves. But as we know, the more slaves, the more cruelty and abuse slaves faced, leading white men to grow power crazed and sadistic, but not in all cases. It varied, but was the general census. More rapes, more abuse, on not just black slaves, but as well as white women. Rape happened far much more now that white slave owners felt they had unlimited control. Most often, slaveholders raped unwedded slaves, but more than once that wasn't the case. This led to impregnation, sadly, which worsened the