UNIT 4- slavery in Bristol EOY

Question 1

what was the Transatlantic slave trade called in bristol and why?

Answer 1

the ‘guinea trade’ because they thought of them as pets (guinea pigs)

Question 2

what goods were traded for people in Africa?

Answer 2

guns, knives, gunpowder, iron, glass, brass, manufactured goods

Question 3

how many sugar refineries in bristol?

Answer 3

20

Question 4

how many tons of white sugar produced each year?

Answer 4

20,000 tons

Question 5

what was included in ‘loss of cargo’?

Answer 5

slaves

Question 6

stately home

Answer 6

large house to reflect status and wealth