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The Atlantic Slave Trade: A Tragic History of Forced Labor

Learn about the impact of the Atlantic Slave Trade on Africa and Americas, the Triangular Trade, Middle Passage horrors, and the lasting impact on culture and society. Discover the demand for African slaves, the journey through the Middle Passage, and the resilience of enslaved individuals.

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The Atlantic Slave Trade: A Tragic History of Forced Labor

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  1. 3.4 The Atlantic Slave Trade

  2. Slavery in Africa • Slavery existed in Africa • Muslims believed it was OK to sell non-Muslim prisoners of war as slaves • Slaves had some legal rights in Africa and opportunity for social mobility • Could serve in the army (even as generals) • Marry into family they served

  3. Demand for African Slaves • Due to disease, Native Americans are dying by the millions • A new labor source is needed • Africans offer many advantages (discussed in section 1)

  4. Atlantic Slave Trade • Between 1500-1600 there were 300,000 Africans transported to the Americas • Between 1600-1700 – 1.3 million Africans transported to Americas • Spain & Portugal leaders in slave trade • Sugar plantations in Brazil require many slaves • In the 1800s, over 40% of all Africans sent to Brazil

  5. Atlantic Slave Trade • England imports slaves to West Indies to work on sugar plantations • England outlaws slavery in 1807 • Slavery spreads to North American colonies • 400,000 slaves sold to colonies – by 1830 2,000,000 slaves in U.S. • African rulers contributed to slave trade • Africans captured other Africans and sold them to European slave traders for gold and guns

  6. Triangular Trade • Triangle Trade = transportation network of slaves, manufactured good, & raw materials • Routes were between Europe, Africa and Americas • Europe provided manufactured goods & guns • Africa provided slaves • Americas provided raw materials

  7. Triangle Trade

  8. Middle Passage • The voyage of the slaves was called the Middle Passage • Africans were jammed into ships for the voyage • During the voyage whippings and beatings occurred • Disease spread rapidly on ships • 20% of Africans died on the voyages

  9. Slavery in the Americas • Slaves were auctioned to the highest bidder • Families were often separated • Often a lifelong condition & one of heredity • Slaves resisted • Kept traditions and songs • Break tools • Work slowly • Destroy plants • Rioted & revolted

  10. Impact of Slave Trade • African tribes lost their strongest and fittest people • Families torn apart • Guns brought to African continent • Contribute to economic growth in America • Culture, food, music, traditions brought with them

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