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What was one of the primary goods transported from Africa to the Caribbean?
What was one of the primary goods transported from Africa to the Caribbean?
The journey known as the 'Middle Passage' lasted between one to two weeks.
The journey known as the 'Middle Passage' lasted between one to two weeks.
False
Approximately how many enslaved Africans worked on sugar plantations?
Approximately how many enslaved Africans worked on sugar plantations?
6,000,000
During the Middle Passage, enslaved Africans could neither sit, stand, nor use the ______.
During the Middle Passage, enslaved Africans could neither sit, stand, nor use the ______.
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Match the goods transported on different routes of the triangular trade:
Match the goods transported on different routes of the triangular trade:
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What percentage of enslaved Africans did not survive the Middle Passage?
What percentage of enslaved Africans did not survive the Middle Passage?
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Slaveholders had limited control over the lives of enslaved Africans.
Slaveholders had limited control over the lives of enslaved Africans.
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Name one type of skilled craft work that enslaved Africans performed.
Name one type of skilled craft work that enslaved Africans performed.
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The slave laws in the Americas considered enslaved Africans to be ______.
The slave laws in the Americas considered enslaved Africans to be ______.
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What was one of the long-lasting effects of the Atlantic slave trade on Africa?
What was one of the long-lasting effects of the Atlantic slave trade on Africa?
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What was the primary reason for the onset of the Atlantic Slave Trade?
What was the primary reason for the onset of the Atlantic Slave Trade?
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Slavery was considered immoral throughout history.
Slavery was considered immoral throughout history.
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During which time period did the Atlantic Slave Trade primarily occur?
During which time period did the Atlantic Slave Trade primarily occur?
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Most slaves sent to the Americas came from the coast of __________.
Most slaves sent to the Americas came from the coast of __________.
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Match the legs of the Triangular Trade with their descriptions:
Match the legs of the Triangular Trade with their descriptions:
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Which plantation crops were primarily associated with the need for slave labor?
Which plantation crops were primarily associated with the need for slave labor?
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The Middle Passage refers to the journey of slaves from Africa to the Americas.
The Middle Passage refers to the journey of slaves from Africa to the Americas.
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How were most slaves acquired during the early phase of the Atlantic Slave Trade?
How were most slaves acquired during the early phase of the Atlantic Slave Trade?
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The triangular network of slave trade included Africa, the Americas, and __________.
The triangular network of slave trade included Africa, the Americas, and __________.
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How many Africans were forcibly sent to the Americas during the Atlantic Slave Trade?
How many Africans were forcibly sent to the Americas during the Atlantic Slave Trade?
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Study Notes
The Atlantic Slave Trade
- Millions of Africans were captured and transported across the Atlantic from the 1500s to the 1800s.
- Slavery has existed globally throughout recorded history; however, it was only considered immoral and largely eradicated in the last 150 years.
- Slaves were people from various walks of life including farmers, merchants, priests, soldiers, and artists. This encompassed fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters.
Origins of the Slave Trade
- The high demand for labor in the Americas sparked the Atlantic slave trade.
- European planters needed workers for plantations producing sugar, coffee, and tobacco.
- Most early slaves were captured after their groups were defeated in wars.
African Slaves
- Approximately 15-20 million Africans were forcefully transported to the Americas.
- Most were from the West African coast.
- Others were captured through raids by slave traders.
- Africans were exchanged for European technologies and goods unavailable in Africa.
The Triangular Trade
- The slave trade was part of a larger network called the Triangular Trade.
- Europeans transported goods to Africa to exchange for enslaved people.
- These enslaved people were then transported to the Americas.
- The return trip involved goods produced in the Americas that were transported to Europe.
Goods Traded in Triangular Trade
- On route to Africa: Guns, gunpowder, alcohol, cowrie shells, glass beads, iron rods/bars, copper and bronze manillas.
- On route to the Caribbean: Enslaved Africans, food and water, African cloth, gold, ivory.
- On route to Europe: Cotton, tobacco, cocoa, rum, Caribbean delicacies, sugar.
The Middle Passage
- The journey across the Atlantic was a horrifying experience for enslaved Africans.
- They were chained together in cramped, dark quarters below deck.
- Living conditions were extremely poor.
- Ten to twenty percent of the enslaved people did not survive the voyage.
- "Stacking" was a method used to maximize the number of enslaved people transported on ships.
Slavery in the Colonies
- Most slaves worked on plantations, including sugar, coffee, cotton, and cocoa.
- Some worked in mines, towns, or as skilled craft workers.
- Women performed domestic duties.
- Living conditions were harsh, often including physical punishments.
- Enslaved people were considered property under the law.
- Slaves had no rights or freedoms and were subjected to brutal treatment.
Effects of the Slave Trade
- The transatlantic slave trade lasted for 300 years.
- It devastated West African societies.
- Millions of Africans were forcibly transported and subjected to horrific abuse and degradation.
- The human cost of the slave trade was immense, with countless deaths during the journey and a lasting impact on African descendants.
- The forced labor of Africans did not benefit African economies or societies.
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Explore the complex history of the Atlantic Slave Trade, where millions of Africans were forcibly transported to the Americas from the 1500s to the 1800s. Understand the origins, motivations, and tragic consequences of slavery in relation to labor demands and European expansion. This quiz delves into the lives of those affected and the societal impacts of this dark chapter in history.
