trans atlatic slave trade Flashcards
(28 cards)
When did the Atlantic slave trade begin and end?
15th century to the middle of the 19th century
What was the primary item of trade in the Atlantic slave trade?
Human beings (Africans)
What were the two main regions involved in the Atlantic slave trade?
Africa and Europe/America
What was a significant cause of the Atlantic slave trade?
Search for a western sea route to the East-Indian market
Who was the first European to land on the shores of Lagos?
Fernando Po
What significant event in 1472 influenced the Atlantic slave trade?
The arrival of Fernando Po in Lagos
What marked the beginning of full-scale slave trade across the Atlantic?
The discovery of the New World
What is the triangular course of the Atlantic slave trade also known as?
Triangle Trade
What was one of the needs that fueled the Atlantic slave trade in America?
Need for labor in plantations and mines
Which groups of people were inadequate for labor in the American plantations?
American natives: the Inca, the Maya, the Aztec
Who developed as a class of middlemen in the Atlantic slave trade?
Aro
What were the names of some settlements developed by the Aro?
- Ndizuogu
- Ndikelionwu
- Ajali
- Ndienyi
- Ndiowu
- Okporoenyi
What was the fate of many slaves during their journey to the coast?
They suffered dehumanizing treatment and were often flogged
What items were exchanged for slaves in the Atlantic slave trade?
- Old soldier’s helmets and boots
- Mirror
- Spirits (gin, brandy, whiskey, rum)
- Textile materials
- Machetes
- Gun and gunpowder
What system of trade developed between Europeans and Africans over time?
Trust System
What was the middle passage?
The final stage of the shipment of slaves across the Atlantic
What were some of the destinations for slaves taken across the Atlantic?
- Caribbean
- Brazil
- USA
- Canada
- Mexico
- Peru
- Chile
- Argentina
What was one social effect of the Atlantic slave trade on Africa?
Depopulation of Africa
How many people were forcibly removed from Africa during the Atlantic slave trade?
About 40 million
What was a political effect of the Atlantic slave trade?
Growth of states like Bonny, Nembe, Kalabari
What was the political structure adopted by Niger Delta states due to the trade?
House rule system
What economic effect did the Atlantic slave trade have on Africa?
Retarded economy
What new class emerged due to the Atlantic slave trade?
New merchant class
What cultural impact did the Atlantic slave trade have on Africa?
Introduction of new cultural values
