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What was the primary impact of slavery on West African people?
Loss of freedom and autonomy
What was the role of Portuguese traders in West Africa?
They traded goods and weapons for enslaved people
How did many Europeans justify their actions of enslaving West Africans?
By racializing slavery and targeting Africans
What impact did slavery have on the power of Portugal?
It strengthened Portugal's control of its colonies
What was the main purpose of British enslaving African people in their North American colonies?
To provide labor for large farms and crops
How did the Portuguese traders contribute to the slave trade in West Africa?
By trading goods and weapons for enslaved people
What was the European justification for enslaving West Africans?
Racializing slavery and targeting Africans
What role did family play in many West African cultures?
It was important and valued
What impact did slavery have on the labor force in the Southern Colonies?
It heavily depended on enslaved people for farm labor
Explore the impact of slavery on African people, including the life before enslavement, the journey to the Americas, and the diverse ways of life in West Africa. Discover the cultural, linguistic, and social aspects affected by the transatlantic slave trade.
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