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Slavery
01
the state in which a person is owned by someone and used for forced labor
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the practice of owning and controlling people as property, denying them basic human rights and freedoms
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work with no or very little income and often in very bad conditions
slavery
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slave
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Example
He read personal accounts of those who escaped from slavery and fought for their rights.
The museum exhibit provided a sobering look at the lives of those who suffered under slavery.
The stories of those who escaped slavery highlighted their courage and determination for freedom.
The thirteenth amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery, marking a significant milestone in American history.
Slavery was a brutal form of subjugation, depriving individuals of their freedom and basic human rights.
