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Where were the first West Africans brought in 1619?

Jamestown, Virginia.

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Why: The first West Africans were brought to Jamestown, Virginia in 1619.

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Answer: Jamestown, Virginia. The first West Africans were brought to Jamestown, Virginia in 1619.

  1. Race and ethnicity in the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_and_ethnicity_in_the_United_States
    The first West Africans were brought to Jamestown, Virginia in 1619.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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