Slave Trade Flashcards

1
Q

Who started the slave trade?

A

The portuguese and Spanish.

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2
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When did the slave trade start?

A

15th century

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3
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When did Britain become involved in the slave trade?

A

16th century

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4
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What gave Britain the right to sell slaves in the spanish empire?

A

The treaty of Utrecht (1713)

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5
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What did Britain sell in exchange for slaves?

A

Guns and brandy

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6
Q

How many slaves were taken to America in the 18th century?

A

Around 6 million

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7
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What see was the middle passage crossing?

A

Atlantic sea

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8
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Where did Britain sell slaves?

A

West Indies and North America

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9
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What did they bring back to Britain?

A

Rum, sugar, tobacco

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10
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What was the middle passage like for slaves?

A

They were treated like cargo and it was easy for them to die.

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11
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Why was the middle passage so bad for slaves?

A

The slave owners only cared about how much money they erned so they would fit as many slaves as they could on the ships.

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