1. The Slave Trade in Africa

2. Here in America we know that the system of slavery existed for close to 250 years as a result of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, but what was going on in Africa during this time period? -This lesson will cover: -How and why were Africans brought into the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Transatlantic Slave Trade. -What was daily life like on the continent of Africa for people involved in the trade? for people involved in the trade? -What type of journey did enslaved Africans have to endure when taken from their villages? endure when taken from their villages?

3. BELL RINGER

4. Tool of the “Trade” Slave Schooner – used to sit at anchor on the coast of Africa for months at a time doing business Blunderbuss – a weapon of the Trade Shackles – leg irons used to keep a captive immobile Cat ‘O nines tail – intimidating and painful tool that tore into may captives as well as sailors Cowry shells – at times these were used to purchase captives for enslavement Wooden coffle – used to transport captives on their long journey to the coast to be sold again

5. Chronological Thinking

6. The Four Terrifying Acts 1 - From Village to Vine

7. 2- From Vine to Iron

8. 3- From Iron to Ship

9. 4- From Ship to No Return

10. Research the Slave Trade -Using the Interactive Research PowerPoint, complete the “Take a Closer Look” sheet to examine the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Navigate through the PowerPoint by clicking on the “tools” and the “home” icon.

11. Student Control – Historical Fiction Cape Coast Slave Castle - Ghana

12. From Ship to No Return

13. Suggestions?