Africa and the Slave Trade
Grade 9th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the multifaceted role of African societies in the trans-atlantic, indian ocean, and trans-saharan slave trades.
Warm-Up Video
A Day In History · 18:22
Exposing Africa's Part In The Slave Trade
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The transatlantic slave trade was established by Europeans to provide slave labor for their American colonies, with approximately 12 million Africans taken across the Atlantic.
- 2
Powerful West African empires, such as the Ghana Empire and the Mali Empire, built their wealth through the trans-Saharan trading of slaves and goods acquired through slave labor.
- 3
The Kingdom of Dahomey was infamous for its reliance on slavery, with estimates suggesting that by the 19th century, two-thirds of its population were enslaved, deeply woven into the political and religious fabric of the society.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two distinct ways in which African societies participated in the transatlantic slave trade, as discussed in the video. Provide specific examples of African kingdoms or groups that engaged in these practices.”
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