Impact of slave trade on African societies Flashcards
(17 cards)
What was the negative impact of the slave trade on African societies?
Long-term impoverishment and societal disintegration
The slave trade devastated large areas of Africa.
How many Africans were estimated to have been taken to the Americas?
12 million
Research suggests about half died on the way.
What was the primary reason for the increase in European demand for African captives by the end of the 17th century?
Sugar plantations in the Americas
European demand could only be met through raiding and warfare.
Which empire dominated the Gold Coast (Ghana) and profited from the slave trade?
Asante (Ashanti people) Empire
They grew wealthy by selling captives to European traders.
What transformation occurred to coastal villages that previously focused on fishing and salt production?
They became ports for slavery and trading.
What percentage of African enslaved people were held near the rivers Luanda, Congo, and Niger?
75%
These areas were known for diseases like malaria.
What was one consequence of the mass movement of enslaved people across Africa?
Increased spread of disease.
What deadly diseases did Europeans bring to Africa?
- European strains of syphilis
- Smallpox
- Typhus
- Tuberculosis
What was the predicted population of Africa in 1850 if there had been no slave trade?
50 million
Instead, the population was 25 million.
What was one economic consequence of having fewer young healthy people in Africa?
Large areas of land were uncultivated, resulting in famine.
How did the slave trade lead to conflict between African tribes?
Increased demand for enslaved people led to more hatred and violence.
What long-term effect did slavery have on the economic development of Africa?
Widespread poverty, particularly on the west coast.
What culture did slavery provoke in Africa?
A culture of political violence and disregard for human life.
What attitudes have persisted in western society more than 200 years after the abolition of slavery?
Ideas about the inferiority of Black Africans.
What contemporary movement highlights the ongoing issues related to the legacy of slavery?
Black Lives Matter campaign.
Fill in the blank: The slave trade constrained the economic development of Africa, leading to widespread _______.
poverty.
True or False: The slave trade had no significant impact on the population of Africa.
False.
