Slave Trade Flashcards
1
Q
What is the meaning of slavery?
A
The condition of a human who is owned by another person and exploited for gains.
2
Q
What was the Atlantic Slave Trade?
A
An oceanic trade route that involved the trading of African people.
3
Q
What was traded on the Atlantic Slave Trade route?
A
Africa gave slaves to the Americas. The Americas gave tobacco and sugar to Britain. Britain gave manufactured goods to Africa.
4
Q
Why was the Atlantic Slave Trade created?
A
The need for labourers was high and cheap labour could be provided by African slaves.
5
Q
How long did the Atlantic Slave Trade last?
A
Between 1500 and 1900, about 400 years.
