Slave auctions were closed on saturdays
Analysis
The claim that slave auctions were closed on Saturdays is not supported by credible historical evidence. The sources provided are predominantly non-trusted, often speculative, and some discuss Jewish involvement in the slave trade or religious practices, but none present reliable documentation that slave markets universally or systematically ceased operations on Saturdays. Historical records of slave auctions, especially in major markets like New Orleans, show auctions occurring regularly without specific closure on Saturdays. Additionally, some sources explicitly refute the idea that Jewish religious observance influenced slave auction schedules. Overall, the claim appears to stem from misunderstandings or myths rather than documented fact.
Sources
Discusses Jewish holidays and slave markets but does not provide evidence that auctions closed on Saturdays.
Auction catalog from Louisiana does not mention Saturday closures.
Focuses on Jewish involvement, explicitly refutes claims about Saturday closures.
Refers to a modern event at a historical auction block site, unrelated to historical auction schedules.
Directly states no records exist of auctions closing on Shabbat/Saturdays.
Describes slave auctions in New Orleans without mentioning Saturday closures.
Jewish views on slavery do not support the claim about Saturday auction closures.
Historical illustrations and records do not indicate Saturday closures.
Museum closure information unrelated to slave auction schedules.
Discusses abolition laws, no mention of auction day closures.
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