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October 23, 2025Open Access GovernmentOpen Access

Rethinking slavery at the Cape

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EGErik Green

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Analysis demonstrates how slavery shaped agricultural growth in the Cape, indicating complex economic dynamics involving human capital.

Key Points

  • Economic dynamics reflect that slavery was not the sole economic driver at the Cape, yet it significantly influenced agriculture.
  • By 1705, about 85% of farmers in Stellenbosch utilized enslaved individuals, highlighting their role in local farming practices.
  • The Dutch East India Company played a pivotal role in importing enslaved individuals to the Cape, shaping settlement patterns.
  • These findings suggest a nuanced understanding of slavery's economic impact, emphasizing the importance of enslaved labor.

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Erik Green (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68fa1210f9f8b44535bfcee9https://doi.org/10.56367/oag-048-11986
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