The Transatlantic Slave Trade Crash Course Black American History

The video explores the transatlantic slave trade, spanning 400 years, focusing on the Middle Passage, where millions of Africans were forcibly transported to the Americas. It highlights the brutal conditions on slave ships, the resistance by enslaved people, and the eventual abolition of the trade. Personal narratives, like that of Olaudah Equiano, provide insight into the experiences of those enslaved. The video also discusses the complexities of the trade, including African involvement, and the lasting impact on global history.

What forms of resistance did enslaved Africans exhibit during the Middle Passage?

What was the role of the Royal African Company in the slave trade?

What was the significance of the year 1808 in relation to the transatlantic slave trade?

How did the transatlantic slave trade impact the demographics of the Americas?