Why Slavery?

The Victors in war throughout nation and history (those who overpower) would either Kill the opposition, or Imprison them. Imprisoning them would keep the people alive, through which they could either be Sold to other nations, or Enslaved.

Some Advantages of Enslaving the defeated would include;

-        Skills Benefit: The defeated knowing the area well and using their skills of that Land to benefit the Victor. (I.e. they may be farmers who grow food for the Victor.)

-        Ideological Victory: The Victor may want to share his Teachings to the people of this new land, and that may have been his main intent when taking over that area.

-        Increase in Men: The people of this new territory could support the Victor’s causes.

Since imprisoning and sustaining huge numbers in prison cells for a Permanent time period was almost impossible and very expensive without much benefit to the Victor – Slavery was the best alternative. Through Slavery (‘free imprisonment’), the Advantages listed earlier could take place for the Victor.