Angola Quote by Thomas Sowell
““In the Portuguese colony of Angola, during the closing decades of the nineteenth century, no contract laborer who went to the offshore island of Sao Tome was ever known to have returned alive.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Economic Facts and Fallacies, 2008
The quote highlights the deadly conditions of forced labor in colonial Angola, emphasizing that those sent to Sao Tome never survived.
In simple terms: Colonial labor was lethal; no one returned alive.
Key Takeaway
Recognize historical exploitation and its human cost.
Themes
history
colonialism
human rights
labor
exploitation
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
educational
cautionary
When to use this quote
- academic study
- human rights advocacy
- policy analysis
- education
- museum exhibit
Key Concepts
economic history
colonial labor systems
human cost
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about colonial economic policies?
- How can we honor the victims in modern discourse?
A Different Perspective
While stark, it may not capture all individual experiences or nuances of the era.
