The Slave Trade Flashcards
What is Slavery?
Forced and Unpaid labour
Types of Modern Slavery
Child labour, Forced Marriage, Bonded Slavery, Domestic Slavery, Human Trafficking, Forced Labour, Decent based Slavery, Sexual Exploitation
Is Slavery illegal?
Slavery is Illegal across most of the developed world, but not in all countries. Slavery still occurs in countries where it is illegal
How many slaves are there estimated to be across the globe?
Around 30 Million
What countries have the most slaves?
China, India, and Pakistan
Slaves don’t have any
Freedom, Choice, or money
When did the TTT begin
The mid 15th century
Where was the first port of the TTT
London
What was the first leg of the TTT know as?
The Outward Passage
What was the second leg of the Journey
The Middle Passage
What was the last stage of the journey
The Homeward Passage
What impact did the TTT have on Cities such as Liverpool
It gentrified them from fishing villages to rich port cities
What goods were traded in Western Africa for Captives
Linen, Guns, and Alcohol
What kind of plantations did slaves work on?
Cotton, Sugar, and Tobacco
How long was the journey from Africa to the Americas?
8 to 12 weeks
