American slaves in 1809 were sold for around $40, 000.

This was the case with, for example, thralls and American slaves.

American slaves represented more capital than any other asset in the nation, with the exception of land.

It's a story most in this country have long forgotten, although several generations of American slaves and their descendants knew it well.

Liberia was settled by American slaves, before it become a colony.

They also freed the American slaves on the island.

In 1822, freed American slaves began to settle in the area.

Liberia was founded by freed American slaves and became an independent republic in 1847.

Its initial mission was to provide education to freed African American slaves.

Despite the forced illiteracy of American slaves, abundant research material exists.