Triangular Slave Trade
when did the transatlantic slave trade start and end?
it started in the early 16th century and ended in the 19th century
How does racism today relate to the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
The slave trade engrained white supremacy throughout generations for hundreds of years, and racism similar is still prevalent.
What European countries were involved in the Slave Trade?
England, Portugal, Spain, France, & Netherlands.
What countries received the majority of slaves?
The U.S., Brazil, & other countries in the Caribbean.
How was Africa affected hundreds of years after slavery officially ended?
Economic instabilities/loss, lack of technology, and exploited countries.
What was the infamous route connecting Africa to the Americas called?
The Middle Passage
How has slavery changed cultures?
The oppression of slavery influenced music, dance, and food.
How was the European economy affected by slavery?
Why were the Americas used for slavery?
Because of the fertile land and profitable crops.
How long was the Transatlantic Slavery in practice?
Around 400 years
How long did the trip from Africa to the Americas often last?
3-4 months
How did slavery displace demographics?
Slavery reshaped the demographic of the Caribbean and the eastern U.S. by forcibly relocating enslaved Africans and establishing predominantly Black populations in these regions.
What European ports were most involved in the slave trade?
Liverpool, London, Bristol, Bordeaux, Lisbon, and Middelburg and Amsterdam
What were the Americas harvested for?
Their sugar, tobacco, cotton, & rice.
How were the enslaved Africans taken from their homes?
The leaders would be bribed with sugar, food, jewelry, or other goods in exchange for workers
How was the Africans treated on the ship?
The Africans endured conditions such as:
-Lack of food and water
-Overcrowded which led to suffocation
-Sickness
What was the ~100 year period after slavery officially ended that transitioned the U.S. from slavery to equality?
Segregation
What European countries were not involved with slavery?
None, all were involved with slavery.
Which U.S. amendment officially abolished slavery after the Civil War in 1865?
The 13th Amendment
What countries were MOST affected by the Slave Trade?
(At least 2 correct grants points)
Senegal, Angola, DRC, Congo, Benin, Togo, Nigeria
How many slaves were taken in the 400 years of slavery?
Between 1525 and 1866, an estimated 12.5 million African people were forcibly brought on slave ships to the Americas. Of those, roughly 10.7 million survived the brutal Middle Passage.
What was every single reason for starting the Slave Trade?
bonus free point
What happened to Europe after slavery?
They focused of expanding and finding new ways to make money
How are countries in the Americas still affected by slavery?
Lots of wealth inequality and corruption caused by slavery still has influence in countries like Haiti.
What were the slaves targeted for?
Their skills with agriculture and overall labor