Slavery played a central role in the history of the United States. It existed in all the English mainland colonies and came to dominate agricultural production in the states from Maryland south. Slaves were brought from many places but most slaves were brought to the United States from Africa. According to Bennett "Most of the Negro slaves came from an area bordering a 3000 mile stretch on the West Coast of Africa." (1997). Many Negroes, in the 16…showed first 75 words of 928 total…

…showed last 75 words of 928 total…nothing is wrong. I can not remember when I did not so think, and feel." (1864). After 2 centuries slavery was finally abolished in the British Empire including the North American colonies. According to the newspapers: Voice of the Fugitive and Provincial Freeman "In August 1834 slavery was abolished for all the British Empire including the North American colonies. At the outbreak of the Civil war, sentiment BNA -- while not necessarily pro- north -- was definitely anti-slavery." (1995)