The West Africans Chapter 1, Section 3
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West African Life Religion Economy Spirit Religions, Ancestors Islam Trade No private property Owning slaves determined wealth
Slavery in Africa Slaves were conquered/captured peoples, criminals, undesirables Slaves were adopted into families Could become important officials or soldiers Could become wealthy Not based on race
Portuguese Slave Trade Prince Henry the Navigator Treaties allowed Portuguese trading posts at African harbors (beginning 1482) Exported slaves to East Atlantic