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Africa in an Age of Transition. Ch 13 Section 2. Impact on Africa. King Afonso I – King of Congo saw affect of slaves on his land Benin in West Africa lost faith in their gods, and their art deteriorated. Human sacrifice became more common. Great impact on population in Western Africa.
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Africa in an Age of Transition Ch 13 Section 2
Impact on Africa • King Afonso I – King of Congo saw affect of slaves on his land • Benin in West Africa lost faith in their gods, and their art deteriorated. Human sacrifice became more common. • Great impact on population in Western Africa.
Why? When? Where? • Southwest Asia – domestic servants • Americas – laborers for sugar cane • 1518 – First Spanish ship to carry boatload of African slaves to America • 10 million slaves between 16th and 19th centuries