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Which scenario exemplifies human trafficking as opposed to other forms of exploitation?
Which scenario exemplifies human trafficking as opposed to other forms of exploitation?
- Migrant workers facing challenging work conditions.
- A company profiting from cheap labor.
- An individual accepting a low-paying job due to limited options.
- A person being deceived into working abroad under false pretenses and then forced to work without pay. (correct)
What distinguishes involuntary migration from voluntary migration?
What distinguishes involuntary migration from voluntary migration?
- Voluntary migration involves movement to urban areas, whereas involuntary migration is to rural areas.
- Involuntary migration is forced due to factors like violence or trafficking, while voluntary migration is a choice. (correct)
- Involuntary migration always involves crossing international borders, while voluntary migration does not.
- Voluntary migration is temporary, while involuntary migration is permanent.
How did the Triangular Trade system contribute to the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
How did the Triangular Trade system contribute to the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
- By facilitating cultural exchange between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
- By introducing new technologies that improved the living conditions of enslaved Africans.
- By creating a demand for enslaved labor in the Americas to produce raw materials. (correct)
- By establishing international laws that protected traders.
What was the primary reason for the high mortality rate during the Middle Passage?
What was the primary reason for the high mortality rate during the Middle Passage?
Which of the following is an example of modern human trafficking that is often hidden in plain sight?
Which of the following is an example of modern human trafficking that is often hidden in plain sight?
What is a key psychological effect commonly experienced by survivors of human trafficking?
What is a key psychological effect commonly experienced by survivors of human trafficking?
How does the TVPA (Trafficking Victims Protection Act) primarily assist victims of human trafficking in the U.S.?
How does the TVPA (Trafficking Victims Protection Act) primarily assist victims of human trafficking in the U.S.?
Which international agreement promotes cooperation among countries to combat human trafficking?
Which international agreement promotes cooperation among countries to combat human trafficking?
What is the main goal of public awareness campaigns in preventing human trafficking?
What is the main goal of public awareness campaigns in preventing human trafficking?
Why is law enforcement training important in the fight against human trafficking?
Why is law enforcement training important in the fight against human trafficking?
Which action would be the MOST effective community-based approach to preventing human trafficking?
Which action would be the MOST effective community-based approach to preventing human trafficking?
When analyzing a document related to human trafficking, what is the first critical step?
When analyzing a document related to human trafficking, what is the first critical step?
Which skill is most important when answering document-based questions about human trafficking?
Which skill is most important when answering document-based questions about human trafficking?
What is the role of coercion in the context of human trafficking?
What is the role of coercion in the context of human trafficking?
How does human trafficking violate human rights?
How does human trafficking violate human rights?
Why is it important to recognize that human trafficking victims can be adults or children, male or female?
Why is it important to recognize that human trafficking victims can be adults or children, male or female?
In document analysis, what does 'cause and effect' refer to?
In document analysis, what does 'cause and effect' refer to?
Compared to the Transatlantic Slave Trade, how is modern human trafficking different?
Compared to the Transatlantic Slave Trade, how is modern human trafficking different?
Which of the following is an economic impact of human trafficking on victims?
Which of the following is an economic impact of human trafficking on victims?
In addition to providing recovery services, what is another goal of legal responses like the TVPA?
In addition to providing recovery services, what is another goal of legal responses like the TVPA?
Flashcards
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking
The illegal trade/exploitation of people through force, fraud, or coercion, usually for forced labor or sexual exploitation.
Involuntary Migration
Involuntary Migration
Being forced to move from one's home due to danger, war, natural disasters, or human trafficking.
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Transatlantic Slave Trade
The forced transportation of millions of Africans to the Americas for slavery from the 15th century.
Middle Passage
Middle Passage
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Triangular Trade
Triangular Trade
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Palermo Protocol
Palermo Protocol
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TVPA (Trafficking Victims Protection Act)
TVPA (Trafficking Victims Protection Act)
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PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
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Coercion
Coercion
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Voluntary Migration
Voluntary Migration
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Life on Slave Ships
Life on Slave Ships
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Modern Human Trafficking
Modern Human Trafficking
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Social Effects on Victims
Social Effects on Victims
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Psychological Effects on Victims
Psychological Effects on Victims
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Economic Effects on Victims
Economic Effects on Victims
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TVPA (U.S.)
TVPA (U.S.)
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Palermo Protocol (International)
Palermo Protocol (International)
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Prevention Strategies
Prevention Strategies
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Study Notes
- Human trafficking involves the trade or exploitation of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion, typically for forced labor or sexual exploitation.
Key Vocabulary
- Human Trafficking: Illicit trading of people using force, fraud, or coercion for forced labor or sexual exploitation.
- Involuntary Migration: Forced relocation due to dangers like war, disasters, or trafficking.
- Transatlantic Slave Trade: Centuries-long forced transport of Africans to the Americas as slaves.
- Middle Passage: The inhumane sea journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic.
- Triangular Trade: Trade system linking Europe, Africa, and the Americas involving goods and enslaved people.
- Palermo Protocol: International agreement promoting global cooperation and legal standards to combat human trafficking.
- TVPA (Trafficking Victims Protection Act): U.S. law from 2000 to prevent trafficking, protect victims, and prosecute offenders.
- PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder): Mental health condition resulting from trauma, common among trafficking survivors.
- Coercion: Forcing someone to act against their will using threats or manipulation.
Understanding Human Trafficking
- Human trafficking is a crime and a violation of human rights that happens worldwide.
- Victims include adults and children, both male and female.
Migration Types
- Voluntary migration involves moving by choice, such as for a job.
- Involuntary migration involves forced movement due to war, slavery, or trafficking.
The Transatlantic Slave Trade (Historical Trafficking)
- The Transatlantic Slave trade began in the 15th century and lasted for centuries, with Africans forcibly taken to the Americas.
- Life on slave ships involved horrific conditions, disease, abuse, and overcrowding.
Conditions on Slave Ships (Middle Passage)
- Enslaved Africans endured extreme suffering, physical and psychological trauma.
- Many died during the voyage to the Americas.
Modern Human Trafficking
- Modern trafficking includes forced labor, sexual exploitation, and child soldiers.
- Trafficking is often hidden in factories, agriculture, and domestic work.
- Victims are often tricked or forced and cannot easily escape.
Effects on Victims
- Victims experience isolation, separation from family and community.
- Victims can suffer from PTSD, anxiety, depression, and nightmares.
- Victims face limited job options, medical costs, and poverty.
Legal Responses and Prevention
- The U.S. TVPA provides protection and recovery services to trafficking victims.
- The international Palermo Protocol helps countries collaborate to stop trafficking.
Prevention Strategies
- Public awareness campaigns are a vital prevention strategy
- Law enforcement training for identifying trafficking situations
- Community education and support programs can help to reduce trafficking
DBQ Tips
- Understand who is speaking, what is happening, and the source's primary message.
- Identify cause and effect relationships within the source
- Support answers with specific details from the provided text.
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