Bell Ringer – 10/5/07 How did African kingdoms become wealthy?How did African kingdoms become wealthy? What non-African groups traded with African tribes, kingdoms, & villages during the 1400’s?What non-African groups traded with African tribes, kingdoms, & villages during the 1400’s? What concept was most difficult for you on the 5 week exam?What concept was most difficult for you on the 5 week exam?

The Slave Trade Portugal’s ships were the first to reach Africa’s western coast (1400’s)Portugal’s ships were the first to reach Africa’s western coast (1400’s) The Portuguese wanted to spread Christianity and to trade with African kingdoms.The Portuguese wanted to spread Christianity and to trade with African kingdoms. The Portuguese observed slave labor in Senegambia, Benin, & KongoThe Portuguese observed slave labor in Senegambia, Benin, & Kongo

Slave labor had occurred in Africa for thousands of years & existed in all ancient cultures

The Portuguese take slaves to Europe In 1441, Antam Goncalvez of Portugal enslaved a Berber and his West African servant and took them home as gifts for a Portuguese prince.In 1441, Antam Goncalvez of Portugal enslaved a Berber and his West African servant and took them home as gifts for a Portuguese prince. Over the following decades, Portuguese raiders captured hundreds of AfricansOver the following decades, Portuguese raiders captured hundreds of Africans A horrifying system began in which African “slave traders” would trade captured slaves to Portuguese, Spanish, & white AmericansA horrifying system began in which African “slave traders” would trade captured slaves to Portuguese, Spanish, & white Americans

Bell Ringer – 10/9/07 From what country were the first European slave traders?From what country were the first European slave traders? Before they began the slave trade, what were these Europeans looking to do in Africa?Before they began the slave trade, what were these Europeans looking to do in Africa? What was ancient slave labor like in Africa? (before the slave trade w/ Europe & America)What was ancient slave labor like in Africa? (before the slave trade w/ Europe & America)

Columbus’s Voyages Once Columbus spoke of American land, Dutch, French, Spanish, Portuguese, & English established colonies in the Caribbean & the Americas.Once Columbus spoke of American land, Dutch, French, Spanish, Portuguese, & English established colonies in the Caribbean & the Americas. Europeans killed off the majority of Native Americans by spreading diseasesEuropeans killed off the majority of Native Americans by spreading diseases Europeans began using Africans slaves for laborEuropeans began using Africans slaves for labor Does Christopher Columbus deserve a holiday?Does Christopher Columbus deserve a holiday?

Hispaniola Haiti on the West / Dominican Republic on East

Hispaniola In 1492 Columbus called it “The most beautiful island in the World”In 1492 Columbus called it “The most beautiful island in the World” By 1502 African slaves lived on Hispaniola and worked tirelessly for the SpanishBy 1502 African slaves lived on Hispaniola and worked tirelessly for the Spanish The French took control of part of Hispaniola and the Spanish held onto another partThe French took control of part of Hispaniola and the Spanish held onto another part People of African ancestry triumphed the island and today 90% of Haitians or Dominicans are of African AncestryPeople of African ancestry triumphed the island and today 90% of Haitians or Dominicans are of African Ancestry Haiti’s official language is French, Dom Rep is SpanishHaiti’s official language is French, Dom Rep is Spanish

North American Slavery Slavery was based on race and most were males who worked as agricultural laborers rather than soldiers or domestic servants. (such as in Africa, Asia, & Europe)Slavery was based on race and most were males who worked as agricultural laborers rather than soldiers or domestic servants. (such as in Africa, Asia, & Europe) Slaves became chattel – personal property of their masters, & lost customary rights as human beingsSlaves became chattel – personal property of their masters, & lost customary rights as human beings

Homework Due Thursday the 11 thDue Thursday the 11 th Page 37, answer 3 questions and define the 4 Key TermsPage 37, answer 3 questions and define the 4 Key Terms Tomorrow is Project Write-On! – be sure to bring notebook, writing utensil, & an open mindTomorrow is Project Write-On! – be sure to bring notebook, writing utensil, & an open mind