Impact of slave trade on British ports Flashcards
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What role did London play in the trans-Atlantic slave trade in the 18th century?
London was a major port for slave ships and prospered from Britain’s involvement in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
London handled and processed most sugar and other slave-produced goods imported into the country.
Which major institutions in London are connected to the slave trade?
Institutions such as the Bank of England, the National Gallery, and the British Museum are connected with the money generated by the slave trade.
These institutions benefited financially from the profits of the slave trade.
What was Bristol’s significance in the transatlantic slave trade?
Bristol became one of the biggest centres of the transatlantic slave trade, financing over 2,000 slaving voyages between 1698 and 1807.
These voyages carried over 500,000 enslaved Africans to the Americas.
Who was Edward Colston?
Edward Colston was one of Britain’s most prominent slave traders and became wealthy due to his company’s monopoly on Black African enslaved people.
In 2020, his statue was toppled by Black Lives Matter protestors.
What percentage of the British slave trade was controlled by Liverpool by 1795?
Liverpool controlled over 60 percent of the British slave trade and over 40 percent of the entire European slave trade by 1795.
This dominance contributed to Liverpool’s civic and personal wealth.
What industries developed in Liverpool as a result of the slave trade?
Liverpool developed a huge shipbuilding industry and employed thousands, including carpenters, rope makers, dock workers, and sailors.
The trade laid the foundations for the port’s future growth.
How did Liverpool’s Town Hall relate to the slave trade?
Liverpool’s Town Hall was constructed from profits made through the slave trade.
This reflects the wealth generated by the trade in the city.
What was Glasgow’s involvement in the slave trade?
Glasgow was not a major port for slave ships but many businessmen became wealthy through trade based on slaving, particularly tobacco and sugar.
Glasgow handled more tobacco imports than any other British city during the 18th century.
Who were the ‘Tobacco Lords’?
The ‘Tobacco Lords’ were a group of wealthy merchants in Glasgow who invested money made from exploiting enslaved people on plantations.
They significantly influenced the economy of Glasgow and Edinburgh.
What references to the slave trade can be found in Glasgow?
Many of Glasgow’s streets have references to the slave trade, including Jamaica Street, Virginia Street, and Tobago Street.
These names reflect the city’s historical connections to slavery.
What notable architecture in Glasgow was funded by the slave trade?
The Gallery of Modern Art was formerly the home of William Cunninghame, who funded its construction from profits of plantations he owned in Jamaica.
This illustrates the lasting impact of the slave trade on Glasgow’s architecture.
