Slave Trade Flashcards
Why were plantations shut
Sugar prices were low in latin america so nobody bought Caribbean sugar
What was the first slave state
Haiti
Slaves did what to get their freedom
They fought back and set fire to plantations
William Wilberforce didn’t believe in slavery because of what
His strong faith made him believe everyone was made in God’s image so we should be treated with equality
White people that wanted to abolish slavery were called
Abolitionists
What did europeans give to african kings in return for slaves
Weapons, brandy and a variety of goods
The middle passage was what
It was the journey from africa to america, the boats were dirty and violent and many died on the middle passage
What was done with the goods made by the slaves in america
Most of it was shipped back to Europe, the main exports were rum, sugar and tobacco
