Impacts of the Transatlantic Trade

The video is the final class on trade, focusing on the transatlantic trade's impacts. It covers the trade's effects on population, political and social structures, and economic aspects in Africa. The trade led to population changes, exposure to new diseases, and the rise of the Black American race. Economically, it destroyed cottage industries and reduced agricultural production. Socially, it disrupted family structures and community roles. The class concludes with an activity to identify ports and discuss trade impacts.

What is the main focus of the final class on trade?

• The role of technology in trade

• The future of global trade

• The impacts of the transatlantic trade

• The history of trade routes

Which was the primary commodity traded in the transatlantic trade?

• Gold

• Spices

• Slaves

• Textiles

What was one of the diseases introduced to Africans due to the transatlantic trade?

• Malaria

• Tuberculosis

• Cholera

• Smallpox

How did the transatlantic trade affect the African economy?

• It reduced European imports

• It boosted local industries

• It increased agricultural production

• It led to the destruction of cottage industries

What was a consequence of the transatlantic trade on African agriculture?

• Expansion of farmland

• Introduction of new farming techniques

• Decline in agricultural production

• Increased crop diversity

Which of the following was a positive impact of the transatlantic trade?

• Strengthening of family units

• Increase in local crafts

• Development of ports

• Reduction in European influence

How did the transatlantic trade impact African families?

• Increased family size

• Separated families

• Strengthened family bonds

• Improved family wealth

What social change occurred in African communities due to the transatlantic trade?

• Elders gained more respect

• Children were sent to school

• Women began performing men's duties

• Men took on more roles

What was a common sentiment towards chiefs during the transatlantic trade?

• Admiration

• Indifference

• Respect

• Hatred

What activity is suggested at the end of the lesson?

• Create a map of trade routes

• Write an essay on trade impacts

• Interview a historian

• Identify three ports from the transatlantic trade