Topic 4 - Slavery - The Slave Trade Flashcards
How did The Triangular Slave Trade route work?
It went from England to Africa to trade their resources for Slaves and then took the slaves to many parts of america and traded with them for materials like sugar or cotton to then take it back to England to sell and to by guns to then trade with the Africans again.
What were the causes of the slave trade?
It was a demand for cheap labour to work on plantations in America.
What were the conditions of the middle passage?
Seasickness, lack of sanitation, the flux and were cramped together with metal chain of their ankles and wrist for around two months.
Why was the slave trade abolished?
moral, religious, and economic change in Europe and the Americas
How did Granville sharp help abolish the slave trade?
He wrote many anti slavery pamphlets and started a committee to end slavery.
How did Mary prince help abolish the slave trade?
She wrote a famous book about the slave experience.
How did Josiah Wedgwood help abolish the slave trade?
He produced medallions to help to abolition of slave trade.
How did Thomas Clarkson help abolish the slave trade?
He wrote essay at university against slavery which was soon published and became very popular.
