Slavery took on different forms depending on the political economies and demographic features of the agricultural state society. For example, in some African societies slavery corresponded to an "open system" in which slaves could be incorporated into domestic kin groups and even become upwardly mobile. In contrast, "closed systems" of slavery provided no opportunities for upward mobility or incorporation into kin groups. The open system of slavery occurred __________.

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The open system of slavery, which allowed for the possibility of upward mobility and incorporation into domestic kin groups, was more likely to occur in areas where land was relatively abundant and less populated. This environment facilitated a more flexible and potentially benevolent form of slavery compared to the closed systems found in areas with different economic and demographic pressures.

Slavery Took on Different Forms Depending on the Political Economies