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“Slaves” in this passage referred to indentured servants. This concept is referred to as the “Jubilee” where once every 50 years all the land reverted to the original owner or heirs even if it had been rented or sold. Land therefore, was very cheap as the Jubilee year approached, as it would have to be given up. And this command of God made sure that no one could be in servitude forever.
He led 88 Black Americans to colonize Africa as the first official U. S. Government colonization attempt in conjunction with the American Colonization Society.