The Trans-Saharan Slave Trade
Grade 12th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the causes, characteristics, and consequences of the Trans-Saharan slave trade.
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 involved the forced transportation of approximately 12 million Africans to the Americas to provide slave labor for European colonies.
- 2
Prior to the arrival of Europeans, slavery existed in Africa through the Trans-Saharan and Indian Ocean slave trades, where enslaved people were used as laborers, domestic servants, and soldiers.
- 3
The Kingdom of Dahomey was infamous for its reliance on slavery, with its economy and military culture deeply intertwined with the capture, trade, and sacrifice of enslaved people, even resisting abolition efforts until its collapse.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe three significant consequences of the Trans-Saharan slave trade on West African societies, based on the video.”
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