Slavery Flashcards
When did the slave trade start?
It started in the 15th Century
Which country had power all over the slave trade?
It was Britain that had the power
Which part of the world were there captured?
It was most likely from the West Africa
Why was West Africa their Target?
There was the Gambian river and the Atlantic ocean where they had the easy route
What was their Transport?
It was a slave ship
What was the condition of the ship?
It was very good for the captains and the sailors but for the slaves they had to sleep in the basement very squashed and wooden beds
What happens if you died in the ship?
They will throw you on the ocean and the sharks will eat you
What did they do to keep the slaves in good condition in the ship?
They will make you dance in the morning so you leg muscles and everything is alright.
What was the important stuff that were taken in the Middle passage?
From Britain manufactured goods were taken to the West Africa and then from their slaves were taken to America and then from their back to England Raw Materials were taken an that is called the Middle passage
Where did the ship take these slaves?
The slaves were taken to America an then sold
What happen to them in America?
They will go on a auction and then plantation owners will buy them and make the work some plantation owners were kind to the slaves some were so bad that they use to beat them up and give pork to the Muslim men and the ladies were probably raped or just work
when did the Slave trade?
Slave trade ended on 1807 but still around the world they are slaves that work for money like Asia and Africa
