The Triangle Slave Trade

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The Triangle Slave Trade
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European ships laden with goods such as copper,
cloth, guns, and ammunition embark for Africa.
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The triangle trade linked Europe, Africa, and the
Americas. Slaves, sugar, and rum were traded.
After the slaves are sold the ship is cleaned and
loaded with goods such as sugar, rum, and
molasses to be sold in European markets.
European goods are sold or traded for slaves.
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Middle Passage
The Triangular Trade
Slaves are taken across the Atlantic to the West
Indies.
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African tribes people are captured near their
villages by rival tribes and kidnappers.
During the middle passage African slaves were
stacked on top of one another to maximize profit.
It is estimated that 10 of captive Africans died
sailing across the Atlantic.
Slaves are brought to European coastal forts to
be sold to slave traders.
The Middle Passage
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Slave Narratives
Olaudah Equiano
Quobna Cugoano
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The London Times
News today history tomorrow
Late Addition Veinna Today sunny, a few
afternoon clouds.
25 CENTS
VOL. CLNO. 13,573
London, Sunday, November 16, 1767
Former Slaves Testify
Olaudah Equiano and Quobna Cugoano tell their
graphic stories
African abductions and middle passage revealed
Olauda Equiano and Quobna Cugoano, two former
slaves who have gained their freedom have written
in to the London times about their stories about
their involvement in the triangle trade. Your
editor wants you to write a short article
summarizing their experience.
1. In your group read the article provided and
write a 2 paragraph (3-5) summarization. 2.
Include 4 interesting facts you find in the
reading,
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Olaudah Equiano

• Olaudah Equiano was an African native who was
  stolen from his homeland and forced into slavery
  under the British.
• AS the servant of a naval officer Equiano
  traveled the seas participating in battles.
• As his masters favorite slave Equiano was sent
  to England to learn to read and write.
• Due to his knowledge of navigation and education
  he was sold to a Pennsylvania merchant.
• Equiano eventually bought his freedom and went on
  to join the British abolition movement as a
  writer and speaker.

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Olaudah Equiano
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Quobna Cugoano

• Quobna Cugoano was an African native who was
  captured and sold into slavery.
• After being the slave of a merchant he was hired
  by a prominent English artist which helped him
  come in contact with the upper portions of
  English society.
• Cugoano became involved in the abolitionist
  movement and wrote a book on his experiences with
  the help of his friend Olaudah Equiano.

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A guide to packing human cargo
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• http//www.youtube.com/watch?v-IlHlMGwT1c

Conquistadors
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Slave Market

• Once at a slave market African American captives
  were advertised like livestock (healthy, stocky,
  thick, strong, young, and fertile).
• They were walked from each end of the buying
  floor being prodded, poked, and inspected.