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What was a significant effect of the Atlantic slave trade on African societies?
What was a significant effect of the Atlantic slave trade on African societies?
- Stabilized tribal relations
- Improved educational opportunities
- Decreased competition for resources
- Increased African warfare (correct)
Which explorer is credited with claiming Brazil for Portugal?
Which explorer is credited with claiming Brazil for Portugal?
- Fernand Magellan
- Pedro Cabral (correct)
- Christopher Columbus
- Alfonso de Albuquerque
What action was commonly taken by enslaved people in response to harsh punishments?
What action was commonly taken by enslaved people in response to harsh punishments?
- They turned to religion for solace (correct)
- They maintained silence and obedience
- They often accepted their fate
- They advocated for stricter punishments
What was one consequence of the slave labor system in America?
What was one consequence of the slave labor system in America?
What was the fate of most men who accompanied Magellan on his voyage?
What was the fate of most men who accompanied Magellan on his voyage?
Flashcards
Who circumnavigated the globe?
Who circumnavigated the globe?
Fernand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe. Although he died during the voyage, he is credited with completing this historic feat.
Who claimed Brazil for Portugal?
Who claimed Brazil for Portugal?
Pedro Cabral was a Portuguese explorer who, during a voyage to India, was caught in a storm and landed in Brazil. He claimed the land for Portugal, marking the beginning of Portuguese colonization in South America.
Who was the first European to reach the Spice Islands?
Who was the first European to reach the Spice Islands?
Alfonso de Albuquerque was a Portuguese explorer who was the first European to reach the Spice Islands, located in Southeast Asia. This discovery opened up new trade routes and marked the beginning of Portuguese dominance in the spice trade.
What was the Atlantic slave trade?
What was the Atlantic slave trade?
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What experiences did slaves face in the Americas?
What experiences did slaves face in the Americas?
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Study Notes
Ferdinand Magellan
- Magellan circumnavigated the world
- Died during the voyage
- His crew were credited with the completion of the voyage
Pedro Cabral
- Encountered a storm
- Made landfall in Brazil
- Claimed Brazil for Portugal
Afonso de Albuquerque
- First European to reach the Spice Islands
- Successfully navigated to the Spice Islands
Rebellion
- Harsh punishments for minor offenses
- Rebellions generally failed
- Slaves taking actions to prevent from being captured
- Methods were destroying tools, running away, or turning to religion
Effects of the Slave Trade
- Increased warfare in Africa
- Atlantic slave trade lasted for 300 years
- 10 to 15 million enslaved people were shipped to the Americas
- Enslaved people's labor strengthened the economies of the Americas
- Enslaved people's origins spread across the Americas
Resistance
- Runaways
- Attacks on slave owners
- Use of religion to build unity/support
- Limited access to education
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