What's the REAL Cost of Slavery on Our Economy?

Описание: The 3 Slave-Produced Goods We Still Rely on Today: Tobacco, Cotton & Sugar | Black History Facts

What are the three primary products produced by enslaved people that continue to shape our world today? 📜 Tobacco, cotton, and sugar were not only economic drivers in the past but remain essential commodities in modern society. In this video, we’ll explore:
🔹 How tobacco fueled the Southern economy and expanded the slave trade 🚬
🔹 Why cotton became the backbone of the textile industry and led to an increased demand for labor
🔹 The global demand for sugar, molasses, and rum that profited European markets 🍬

These industries thrived at the cost of enslaved lives, shaping economies that still benefit from their labor today. As we reflect on this history, how can we honor the truth and seek justice?

📌 Chapters
00:00 - The Three Primary Slave-Produced Crops We Still Use Today
00:10 - Tobacco: The Addictive Cash Crop That Built the South
00:25 - Cotton: How the Cotton Gin Increased Slave Labor Demand
00:43 - Sugar: The Global Demand That Fueled Slavery
01:20 - Recommended Book: 400 Souls by Ibram X. Kendi & Keisha N. Blain
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