Origins of Slavery/Africa/European/American 1/12-1/14

Bell Ringer 1/12/16 What do you know about slavery? (think about where it started, what it was like, when it ended, who was involved, etc)

Identify origins of slavery (historical and Africa/European) Objective/Agenda Identify origins of slavery (historical and Africa/European) Agenda: BR/few slides of ppt Reading in textbook.

Bell Ringer—What did you put down? Slavery in Africa, as in other parts of the world, had existed for ages Slavery is thought to be as old as civilization itself

Read and answer questions. We will begin reading together. Readings Read and answer questions. We will begin reading together. What is not finished is homework Also, please file away your packets

Why were many Africans sold into slavery? Bell Ringer 1/13/16 Why were many Africans sold into slavery? How did African slavery DIFFER from American slavery? Also, turn in final draft of writing NOW

Objective/Agenda Define and identify the Triangular Trade/Middle Passage and the origins of the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade Review bell ringer Notes

Review bell ringer/homework/reading What did you put down?

Review: Slavery in Africa Slavery in Africa, as in other parts of the world, had existed for ages Slavery is thought to be as old as civilization itself In Africa, slaves had rights and the opportunity for social mobility. Slavery in African was NOT hereditary or racially motivated.

1. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to Explore Africa. 1. European Origins of Slavery Portuguese: 1. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to Explore Africa. 2. They were more interested in trading for gold than for slaves. 3. The colonization of the Americas changed the focus of trade.---why?

B. European Slave Trade: 1 B. European Slave Trade: 1. There were several advantages in using Africans: a. They had been exposed to European diseases b. They had experience in farming c. They had little knowledge of the land and there were no familiar tribes

C. Trans Atlantic Slave trade:This trade for slaves became the Trans- Atlantic Slave Trade 1. Between 1500 and 1600, about 300,000 slaves were taken to the Americas. 2. During the next 100 years, the number jumped to 1.5 million, and by 1870 the number was about 9.5 million.

b. Spain and Portugal lead the way c. Late 17th century, nearly 40% of the slaves from Africa were taken to Brazil. d. Sugar market was growing e. Brazil, by the end of the slave trade, had 10 times the amount of slaves than in North America.

a. Manufactured goods from Europe to Africa D. Triangular Trade 1. The trade routes formed a Triangle, becoming known as the triangular trade. a. Manufactured goods from Europe to Africa b. Slaves from Africa to the Americas c. Rum, and other goods from the Americas to Europe

E. The Middle Passage 1. The second part of the journey, from Africa to the Americas was known as the Middle Passage. 2. The voyage across the Atlantic was dehumanizing, and deadly 3. Nearly 1/3 died between capture and sailing 4. Another 1/3 died in the crossing

Slave Castles: Holding area until the journey to the Americas

6. Diseases ravaged the “passengers” 7. Cruel treatment ravaged more Middle Passage: 5. Many Africans jumped overboard to their deaths rather than be enslaved. 6. Diseases ravaged the “passengers” 7. Cruel treatment ravaged more 8. Chained together, crowded and unsanitary conditions

Summarize European origins of slavery and African origins of slavery Bell Ringer 1/14/16 Summarize European origins of slavery and African origins of slavery Come up to the board and write what you know Use your notes!!!

Objective/Agenda Discover the origins of American slavery and compare them to African and European slavery Agenda: BR Video w/ questions Review for quiz

Video 1/14/16 http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/slavery