Impact of the Slave Trade on Britain 2

Question 1

BRITISH PORTS & LIVERPOOL:

1. Where were the 3 dominant British ports in the slave trade?
   - What % of the British trade did they account for?
2. Liverpool accounted for __% of slaving voyages across Europe.
3. Liverpool used its connections to bring in goods through things like…?
   - For example, where did guns and ammunition come from?
4. What was developing in Liverpool during the 18th century?

Answer 1

1. Glasgow, Liverpool & Bristol.
   - 90%.
2. 75%.
3. Mersey River.
   - Birmingham.
4. New merchant class.

Question 2

CONCENTRATION OF THE SLAVE TRADE IN A FEW SPECIALIST PORTS:

1. What fraction of Liverpool’s shipping tonnage was occupied by the African and associated trades up to 1807?
   - Around 1789, what % of Bristol’s overseas trade was voyages to Africa and Caribbean?
2. What did all Liverpool mayors in the 18th century have?
   - For example, who was involved in 140 voyages?
3. How much money did Thomas Leyland (3-time mayor) leave in 1827?

Answer 2

1. Third -> half.
   - 80%.
2. Slaving links.
   - William Davenport.
3. £750,000.

Question 3

WHO BENEFITED FROM THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE?

1. Some voyages made __ to __% profit for slave ship owners?
2. Which other 2 types of people at the forefront of the trade profited?
3. What did Liverpool’s population grow by between 1700 and 1800?
4. How many guns per year went to slave traders from Birmingham?

Answer 3

1. 20 to 50%.
2. Slave traders and plantation owners.
3. 72,000.
4. 100,000.