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What happened to the Africans once they reached America?. Key Words. Objectives: Describe what an Auction is and how slaves are sold to owners Explain how injuries and sickness are hidden from buyers. Lets review our learning so far. Try and work out the following anagrams. Mdidel Psasaeg.
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What happened to the Africans once they reached America? Key Words Objectives: Describe what an Auction is and how slaves are sold to owners Explain how injuries and sickness are hidden from buyers
Lets review our learning so far Try and work out the following anagrams Mdidel Psasaeg obtaocc renbeolil Cpatreu savle aCgro Tared Treaingl Cnaoe uHsoe
Lets review our learning so far Lets see if we are correct! Middle Passage Tobacco Rebellion Capture Slave Cargo Trade Triangle Canoe House
Slaves were sold, by auction, to the person that bid the most money for them. It was here that family members would find themselves split up, as a bidder may not want to buy the whole family, only the strongest, healthiest member. Slave Auctions were advertised posters would be displayed around the town When the slave ship docked, the slaves would be taken off the ship and placed in a pen like this one. There they would be washed and their skin covered with grease, or sometimes tar, to make them look more healthy. This was done so that they would fetch as much money as possible. They would also be branded with a hot iron to identify them as slaves.
There were two main types of slave Auction: "Sold! to the highest bidder" The slaves would be brought from the pen, in turn, to stand on a raised platform so that they could be seen by the buyers. Before the bidding began, anyone who wanted, could come up and inspect the slaves closely. The slaves were poked, prodded and forced to open their mouths for the buyers. The auctioneer would decide a price to start the bidding. This would be higher for fit, young slaves and lower for older, very young or sickly slaves. Buyers would then bid against each other. The person who bid the most would then own that slave.
Watch We are going to watch the next part of Roots. What journey has Kunte Kinte come on so far? Write down 4 things you can remember about Kunte Kinte’s journey
Tasks Choose one of the following tasks: Write a diary entry; you are a slave waiting for auction. Draw an auction poster (include details of your cargo, dates and place). IF you have finished you can: Design your own slave brand.
Plenary - True or False? 1. Slaves were sold by auction. 2. Slave families were always kept together. 3. Slave auctions were advertised with posters. 4. Slaves were taken to hotels for a rest before the auction. 5. Slaves were branded with a hot iron to mark them as slaves. 6. Grease and tar were used to make the slaves look healthy. 7. Potential buyers did not see the slaves before they bought them. 8. Fit, young slaves fetched the highest prices. 9. Very young, old and sickly slaves were the last to be sold
Complete the slave auction question sheet for homework: You MUST Write your answers in full sentences. Give detail and evidence where possible Handwrite your work
Imagine that you are a slave. Write a conversation you might have with another slave telling them how you have been sold. Write down your answers: How does the slave auction work? How were you treated on the way to the auction? What happened to the rest of your family? How do you feel about your future? Imagine that you are a slave. Write a conversation you might have with another slave telling them how you have been sold. Write down your answers: How does the slave auction work? How were you treated on the way to the auction? What happened to the rest of your family? How do you feel about your future? Imagine that you are a slave. Write a conversation you might have with another slave telling them how you have been sold. Write down your answers: How does the slave auction work? How were you treated on the way to the auction? What happened to the rest of your family? How do you feel about your future?
