Atlantic Slave trade
Which countries initially dominated the Atlantic Slave Trade?
Spain & Portugal (Iberians)
What plagued captured slaves on their journey across the Atlantic?
Disease, illness, water & food shortages
What was the reason for the crew deciding to throw a large amount of Slaves overboard?
Weather and navigation errors lead to shortages of food and water
What range of work fields could a Slave arriving in the US have?
cotton/tobacco fields, households, mines & ports
Which Amendment abolished Slavery?
The 13th Amendment
At its height, who participated in the Slave Trade
Merchants, shipowners & businesses
what was the Atlantic Slave trade system also called?
Triangular Trade
What was The Zorg's country of origin?
The Netherlands
Based on what were Slaves given a larger "value"
Strength, age, stamina
Why did the Slave population still grow although the Slave import was banned?
Due to laws keeping generations of enslaved people in slavery
What was the usual time a ship took to complete the Middle Passage?
40 to 90 days
What was The Zorg's Destination?
Jamaica
Why were the Caribbean plantations so deadly for Slaves?
Often forced to work in dangerous spaces such as boilers and uninspected mills
Death to exhaustion due to extreme heat
How many Slaves died during the Middle Passage?
1.8-2 Million
When did Slavery become family binding?
1662
What caused widespread disease on Slave ships?
Poor sanitation, limited ventilation and close proximity
How many Slaves were thrown overboard?
132
Why were southern states so reliant on Slave labour?
Their economies relied heavily on the plantations Slaves worked on
Which years were considered the height of the Slave trade?
1750-1850
Where did the first Slaves arrive in an English colony?
Jamestown - Virginia
What made the Atlantic Slave Trade system so efficient?
How many Slaves were originally crammed onto the ship?
442
How did Slaves working after American Independence flaw the American Dream?
Slaves didn't have access to basic human rights although the Declaration of Independence states everyone is created equal
What was the US Slave population right before the Civil War (1860)?
3.954 Million