slavery Flashcards
(10 cards)
Which West African Kingdom was ruled by a King named Oba and was known for its skilled metal workers?
benin
What was the name given to the process of moving slaves and goods between Britain, Africa and America
triangular trade
What was the worst part of the slaves’ journey known as?
middle passage
Where were slaves sold to other owners?
auction
What was the name of a large farm growing cotton or sugar?
plantation
What were written records, kept on ships, which showed cargo called?
log books
What year was the Slave Trade first prohibited in the British Empire?
1807
What year did it became illegal to purchase or own slaves in the British Empire?
1833
What were people such as, William Wilberforce, who campaigned to end slavery known as?
abolitionist
In which county did the slaves’ rebel under the leadership of Toussaint Louverture?
Haiti
