They were used to clear forests, lay roads, and provide other heavy work and public services to the colony. These first 11 slaves in New Netherland, owned by the Dutch East Indies Company ( called the VOC ), had a life different from that of other slaves in other colonies.
The more the alliances the easier it would be to win the war. This is especially true when the enemy(s) don't know about it. This means that they would be off guard and not aware of the situation, so they will most likely lose the battle.
The settlements were an invasion of their land. The settlers took food, space, and resources that they had no natural right to.
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Tituba confesses so readily to get a reprieve from the beating she is receiving. Hale and Parris threaten to hang her if she does not cooperate. It is then that she realizes the truth is not going to save her.