Annie Poore, a notable trader, exemplified the involvement of white women in the slave trade, which contradicts historical narratives that minimized their roles.
New research highlights that white women were deeply involved in the slave trade, engaging in nearly a third of sales and purchases in major markets.
The study found that from 1830, white women accounted for 16 percent of the sale and purchase transactions in New Orleans, indicating significant participation.
Historical data revealed that 12 percent of runaway slave ads listed white women as owners, showcasing their active role in the institution of slavery.
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