Do Now - Transatlantic Slave Trade

The transatlantic slave trade is sometimes referred to as an African holocaust.

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Enslaved people were first traded across the Atlantic in the 18th century.

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Answer explanation

It began around 1526

The Middle Passage was the leg of the triangular trade that transported raw materials to Europe.

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Answer explanation

It transported enslaved Africans to the Americas

Life expectancy for enslaved individuals on Brazilian plantations was only about 23 years.

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Slavery existed in some African cultures before European involvement, but it was not as violent or dehumanizing.

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Europeans justified the transatlantic slave trade using ideas of racism, religion, and “civilization.”

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The Oyo Empire in West Africa sold war captives into slavery in exchange for European goods.

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Over 12.5 million enslaved Africans were transported to the Americas, with about 2.5 million dying during the journey.

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The transatlantic slave trade decreased warfare between African nations by promoting peace agreements.

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Answer explanation

It increased warfare.

Enslaved Africans transported on ships were given ample space and food to ensure their health.

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Answer explanation

Conditions were cramped, unsanitary, and often deadly