Atlantic Slave Trade Plantation colonies increase demand for slaves Plantation colonies increase demand for slaves Why enslave Africans? Why enslave Africans? –Proximity –Theory of Social Darwinism –Encomienda System was wiping out the Native Americans

Atlantic Slave Trade Prior to the discovery of the New World, slavery existed in Africa but in a much different context Prior to the discovery of the New World, slavery existed in Africa but in a much different context Europeans viewed African slaves as private property and racially inferior Europeans viewed African slaves as private property and racially inferior

Atlantic Slave Trade 1 st Leg – European goods shipped to Africa (alcohol, guns, etc.) 1 st Leg – European goods shipped to Africa (alcohol, guns, etc.) 2 nd Leg – African slaves sent to the Americas (Middle Passage) 2 nd Leg – African slaves sent to the Americas (Middle Passage) 3 rd Leg – American goods sent back to Europe (sugar, tobacco, rice) 3 rd Leg – American goods sent back to Europe (sugar, tobacco, rice)

Atlantic Slave Trade The role of African rulers and merchants The role of African rulers and merchants –Participated in the capturing and enslavement of Africans (profit to be made) –Most people sold were captives from wars or criminals  Demand for slaves encourages destruction and enslavement of weaker communities

Atlantic Slave Trade Social Consequences Social Consequences –Men preferred over women; left disproportionate number of women –Local economies robbed of most productive members –African plantations produced goods desirable to Europeans –African Diaspora

Atlantic Slave Trade Peaks during the 18 th century Peaks during the 18 th century Both the Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution mark the decline Both the Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution mark the decline –Philosophes promote equality and dignity for all people  Slave revolts arise –Industrialization brings less labor intensive production processes; demand for slave labor declines

Think, Ink, Share How is Africa still impacted by the Atlantic Slave Trade today? How is Africa still impacted by the Atlantic Slave Trade today? –Long-term effects?

3-2-1 (on loose-leaf and turned in) List and describe the 3 parts of the Triangular Trade List and describe the 3 parts of the Triangular Trade List 2 ways the slave trade impacted Africa List 2 ways the slave trade impacted Africa 1 reason why the plantation system led to the slave trade 1 reason why the plantation system led to the slave trade