Transatlantic trade
What is the first country to ship slaves?
Portugal
What psychological symptoms did the victims have after human trafficking?
PTSD
When was the TVPA passed?
2000
When was the TVPA passed?
2000
Which port did the Portuguese use most?
Luanda
How can human trafficking affect a victim's family?
It can separate families and cause emotional pain, stress, and financial problems.
Why do some victims have difficulty leaving trafficking situations?
They may be afraid of the traffickers, have nowhere to go, or not know how to get help.
Who created the Palermo Protocol?
The Untied Nations
Approximately how many slaves were transported by European ships in the transatlantic slave trade?
12.5 million
How does human trafficking violate human rights?
It takes away a person's freedom and treats them unfairly and without dignity.
How can education reduce the risk of trafficking?
Education teaches people how to recognize warning signs and stay safe.
Name two ways that can prevent modern human trafficking
Public education and awareness campaigns, stronger laws and punishments, school and community programs, victim support services, international cooperation, police and government involvement
What was the triangular trade system?
This geometric term describes the three-sided trade route connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Which effect of human trafficking do you think is the most damaging, and why?
The emotional trauma is often the most damaging because it can affect a person for many years.
How can businesses help prevent trafficking in their supply chains?
Traffickers hide their crimes, making them difficult to find and stop.
How does the Palermo Protocol prevent human trafficking?
Promotes laws against trafficking/Encourage countries to work together
This 1781 maritime tragedy involved the deliberate drowning of over 130 enslaved people by a British crew attempting to collect insurance.
The Zong Massacre
How might a person's life be different if they had never experienced slavery or human trafficking? Explain your answer.
They might have had more opportunities for education, a safer life, and better physical and mental health.
If you were a world leader, what three actions would you take to reduce human trafficking, and why?
I would improve education, strengthen law enforcement, and provide support for victims because these actions help prevent trafficking and protect people.
What were the top 3 organizations?