Slavery and Salvation part 1

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An estimated number of Africans who became slaves across the Atlantic?

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1,200,000

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Which country started the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade (TAST)?

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Portugal

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How many slaving forts were there on the whole west coast of Africa at the height of the slave trade?

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80

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What was the reason for the turnover of control of Cape Coast Castle?

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Fighting for control of the fort / rivalries.

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What were the conditions like for the enslaved before being shipped?

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Dark, cramped, unsanitary.

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What does 'sphere of influence' mean?

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The power of an organization over a certain area or people.

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What does 'Sub-Saharan' mean?

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All parts of Africa south of the Sahara.

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Who was Ayuba Suleiman Diallo?

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A prominent Fulani Muslim prince captured in 1731.

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What was the significance of Olaudah Equiano's narrative?

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It provides insight into Ibo history.

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What was a major economic motive for abolition according to Dr. Allen?

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The need for raw materials for industrial capitalism.