Africa and the Slave Trade

I can analyze the multifaceted role of African societies in the trans-atlantic, indian ocean, and trans-saharan slave trades.

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We don't generate video — this one is by A Day In History on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.

1. 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. 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. 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.

“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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