<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Was slavery a choice?
<|assistant|>
No, slavery was not a choice. Slavery is defined as the compulsory labour of a person to another in exchange for payment or in return for something of value such as favours, goods or services, and is usually without the consent of the person performing the labour. As such, slavery is something that is done against the will of the person being asked to perform labour. Therefore, it is not a choice but rather an imposition or coercion.