WH2.3B Atlantic Slave Trade VIDEO

How long did the Atlantic Slave Trade last, and about how many people were taken from Africa?

• Late 15th to mid-19th century, forcibly brought over 10 million Africans to the Americas.

• Early 16th to late 18th century, forcibly brought over 5 million Africans to the Americas.

• Mid-17th to early 20th century, forcibly brought over 20 million Africans to the Americas.

• Late 14th to early 18th century, forcibly brought over 8 million Africans to the Americas.

Why did Europeans turn to Africa for labor in the New World?

• European settlers were unwilling to work on plantations, and Native Americans were too few or resistant.

• African laborers were already skilled in cultivating the specific crops grown in the Americas.

• European indentured servants were too expensive, and Native Americans were protected by treaties.

• African kings offered slaves at very low prices, making them a cost-effective labor source.

How was slavery in Africa different from the kind of slavery that Europeans used?

• African slaves were primarily used for domestic work, while Europeans used them for agriculture.

• African slavery often involved limited terms or opportunities for freedom and social advancement, unlike the chattel slavery introduced by Europeans.

• African slavery was based on race, whereas European slavery was based on economic status.

• African slaves were exclusively prisoners of war, while Europeans enslaved people for various reasons.

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What were the conditions like for enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage?

• Slaves were given ample space and food to ensure their survival for sale.

• Many died from disease due to unsanitary conditions, or were thrown overboard for being sick or rebellious.

• Women and children were kept below deck, while men were allowed on deck for exercise.

• Captives often committed suicide, believing their souls would return home, but most survived the journey.

What was one major long-term effect of the Atlantic Slave Trade on Africa?

• It led to increased economic prosperity and stability for most African kingdoms.

• It resulted in a balanced demographic shift, with equal numbers of men and women being taken.

• It fueled warfare and instability, leading to the collapse of economies and increased vulnerability to colonization.

• It fostered stronger alliances between African kingdoms and European powers.