Slave Trade Flashcards
Who started the slave trade?
The portuguese and Spanish.
When did the slave trade start?
15th century
When did Britain become involved in the slave trade?
16th century
What gave Britain the right to sell slaves in the spanish empire?
The treaty of Utrecht (1713)
What did Britain sell in exchange for slaves?
Guns and brandy
How many slaves were taken to America in the 18th century?
Around 6 million
What see was the middle passage crossing?
Atlantic sea
Where did Britain sell slaves?
West Indies and North America
What did they bring back to Britain?
Rum, sugar, tobacco
What was the middle passage like for slaves?
They were treated like cargo and it was easy for them to die.
Why was the middle passage so bad for slaves?
The slave owners only cared about how much money they erned so they would fit as many slaves as they could on the ships.
