Understanding Slavery and Imperialism

The scattering of Africans throughout the world is known as the _________________.

• abolition

• direct rule

• diaspora

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DOK Level 1: Recall

The movement to end slavery was known as ________________.

• abolition

• direct rule

• black consciousness

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DOK Level 1: Recall

European demand for slaves from Africa grew in the 1600s because of the __.

• spread of Islam into West Africa

• growth of plantation economies in the Americas

• need for servants to work in Europe

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which is an accurate or true statement about the history of slavery in Africa?

• Only Europeans traded slaves.

• The European slave trade destroyed the stability of some African kingdoms.

• Slave trading affected East Africa but not West Africa.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following was NOT a motive for European imperialism?

• desire to spread Christianity

• demand for slaves for the Industrial Revolution

• desire for large empires

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze the impact of the European slave trade on African societies and provide evidence to support your reasoning.

• It led to the development of new technologies in Africa.

• It caused significant social and political disruption in African societies.

• It resulted in the unification of African kingdoms.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the reasons behind the growth of plantation economies in the Americas and their connection to the African slave trade.

• The plantation economies required a large labor force, which was met by the African slave trade.

• Plantation economies were self-sufficient and did not rely on external labor.

• The growth of plantation economies was unrelated to the African slave trade.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Discuss the strategic motives behind European imperialism and how they influenced global politics.

• European nations sought to spread democracy worldwide.

• European imperialism was driven by economic, political, and cultural motives.

• European nations aimed to isolate themselves from global affairs.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the primary economic reason for the European demand for African slaves in the 1600s.

• The need for skilled artisans in Europe.

• The labor-intensive nature of plantation agriculture in the Americas.

• The demand for luxury goods in Europe.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain how the abolition movement contributed to the end of the transatlantic slave trade.

• It led to the establishment of new trade routes.

• It raised awareness and pressured governments to enact anti-slavery laws.

• It resulted in the increase of slave trade activities.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking