How important was slavery to New York's economy

Slavery was deeply tied to New York’s economy

42% of New York households (1730)

By 1730, 42% of New York households enslaved Africans. Slavery was also deeply tied to the city’s port, banks, shipping, and wider economy, reaching far beyond individual homes.

Math can prove something exists without finding it

Imagine choosing an object at random from a collection. If you can prove there is even a tiny chance it has a certain property, then at least one such object must exist. You might have no idea which one it is. Mathematicians use this trick to prove existence without constructing a single example.

Mud-and-straw containers can keep grapes fresh for six months

In rural Afghanistan, people make containers called kangina from mud and straw and seal fresh grapes inside. The container controls moisture and the movement of gases well enough to preserve the grapes for up to six months without refrigeration.

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How important was slavery to New York's economy

Slavery was deeply tied to New York’s economy

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