1. Slave Labour
... the need for the importation of labour from 1838 - 1900, I believe that the true beginning of the labour problems began on January 1, 1807 with the abolition of the slave trade. From the 17th to the 19th century, it is fair to say that African slave labour was the most popular labour force employed by the West Indian planters. The slaves were cheap and easily available, as a result the ... hard by the opportunity to purchase their early freedom with their wages. This system was a failure for various reasons but one contributing factor was disputes between the apprentices and the planters...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate