Only back then we were a British holding, never knew of The United States of America.
Also back then if the captured were not sold to someone then they were killed, plus they could have been eaten. Having been sold to north America is better than dead; as they had been captured they are the losers; so yes they did benefit.
Also back then if the captured were not sold to someone then they were killed, plus they could have been eaten. Having been sold to north America is better than dead; as they had been captured they are the losers; so yes they did benefit.