Ancient history

What did slaves harvest?

Slaves harvested many different crops depending on the region they were enslaved in. However, some common crops that slaves were forced to harvest include:

- Cotton: Cotton was a major crop in the southern United States, and it was harvested by slaves in large numbers.

- Tobacco: Tobacco was another important crop in the South, and it was also harvested by slaves.

- Rice: Rice was a major crop in the South and South-Central United States, and it was also harvested by slaves.

- Sugarcane: Sugarcane was a major crop in the Caribbean, and it was harvested by slaves.

- Coffee: Coffee was a major crop in Central and South America, and it was harvested by slaves.