West African Empires
What are the names of the 3 West African Empires?
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
When did the Transatlantic Slave Trade happen?
16th to 19th century
In what year did slaves arrive at Point Comfort
1619
True or False: Enslaved African people could openly communicate and spread their culture in America
False
They had to secretly sing songs and come together to share their culture
Hardships
Describe the location of Ghana, Mali, Songhai
Near the Niger River and below the Sahara Desert
Which part of the Triangular (Slave) Trade route was the journey slaves took to the New World?
Middle Passage
Where was Point Comfort located
Virginia
What lyric was used to secretly send the message to hide in the river from tracking dogs?
"Wade in the Water"
What is North, Central, and South America referred to?
New World
How did the 3 West African Empires stay powerful and wealthy?
By trading gold and salt
What was the main reason Africans were brought to North America?
To farm/work on sugar, cotton, and tobacco plantations
What region of the British colonies were the slaves primarily brought to?
South / Southern
What did the majority of African traditions revolve around?
Being together and finding support
Why is the slave trade referred to as Transatlantic?
It was crossing or extending across the Atlantic Ocean
Which group of people or country traded with the West African Empires for gold?
Portugal
True or False: The Transatlantic Slave Trade was caused by the success of the Columbian Exchange
True
What happened to Africans when they were brought to Point Comfort and where were they sold?
They were brought to large port cities and sold to the colonists at auctions
What are two different ways the Africans retained their culture in the Americas?
Music
Storytelling
Crafts / Art
Religion
What was the largest involuntary movement of people from their homes or regions?
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Explain the importance of salt to West African Empires
No refrigeration so meat spoiled quickly
Salt dried out food and allowed it to be stored for a while
Also used to add flavor
How did the Slave Trade impact the development of African countries?
Loss of population led to smaller villages and slow technology developments
Explain the significance of slaves being brought to Point Comfort in 1619
It marked the beginning of slavery in the colonies that would continue until the 1800s
How did the Transatlantic Slave Trade impact the culture of the United Sates?
African slaves blended their culture with their surroundings, leaving lasting impacts on food or music
Describe the Middle Passage
6-8 week forced journey of enslaved Africans with cramped spaces, violence, starvation, and disease