Three-fourths of the European settlers (about …show more content…
Slaves who were dedicated and worked unrelentingly for the company for a certain period of time were given a "half-freedom" which was started by Greene, Lorenzo Johnston ( 1620-17760 that allowed them liberty in exchange for an yearly tribute to the company and a promise to work at various times on the company's projects such as fortifications or public works
Furthermore, Blacks lived in New York at risk of enslavement. Blacks were treated as if they were seen walking on the streets and could not give a proper explanation as to why they had their freedom they would have been thrown into jail by the authorities
In comparison to slavery in New York slaves were imported to build houses grow crops and public buildings. Slaves who were dedicated and worked unrelentingly for the company for a certain period of time were given a "half-freedom" which was started by Greene, Lorenzo Johnston ( 1620-17760 that allowed them liberty in exchange for an yearly tribute to the company and a promise to work at various times on the company's projects such as fortifications or public works
Furthermore, Blacks lived in New York at risk of enslavement. Blacks were treated as if they were seen walking on the streets and could not give a proper explanation as to why they had their freedom they would have been thrown into jail by the