1. American
Slavery

2. West Africa and Slavery
West Africans sold slaves
To find people to sell into slavery, they would go to war and take prisoners.
American Slavery Video

4. Triangular Trade, 1750
American settlers in the 13 Colonies and the U.S.A. continued this practice of using slaves.
They participated in the triangular trade which involved trading slaves.

5. American Slave Codes Slaves could not marry
To control slaves in the U.S.A., laws were passed. These laws included the following:
Slaves could not marry
Slaves could not leave the plantation without a note
Slaves could not learn to read or write
Slaves could not vote
Slaves could not drink alcohol or have a weapon

6. Families… Separation – Families were Often sold and Separated
Causing great suffering
And pain.
Marriage – was illegal
for slaves

7. Slavery in the Southern States
Eventually, the U.S.A. became divided into North and South.
North – eventually slavery was illegal
South – slavery was popular
This eventually led to the Civil War after which slavery was abolished

8. Ed Puzzle Videos
Slavery Begins in America Questions 1-6 Escape From Slavery Questions 1-5

9. Kongo and the Slave Trade
The Kongo Kingdom pg
Kongo and Portugal
Kongo and the Slave Trade
Trading Goods 1. 2. 3.
Portuguese Influence
Pros/Why did they feel it was beneficial?
Cons/What negative factors were caused?