Plantations Quote by Yuval Noah Harari
““From the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries, about 10 million African slaves were imported to America. About 70 per cent of them worked on the sugar plantations.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, 2014
From the 16th to 19th centuries, 10 million African slaves were brought to America, 70% working on sugar plantations.
In simple terms: Massive forced labor shaped early American economies.
Key Takeaway
Remember this painful history.
Themes
history
slavery
economics
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
educational
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- museum exhibits
- public discourse
Key Concepts
colonialism
human rights
labor exploitation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this history affect modern society?
- What steps can we take to acknowledge it?
A Different Perspective
Discussion can be painful and divisive.
