Transatlantic Slave Trade Insights

The video explores the Middle Passage, a brutal part of the transatlantic slave trade where over 12 million Africans were forcibly transported to the Americas. It details the triangular trade system, the horrific conditions aboard slave ships, and the capture and transport of enslaved people. The video also discusses the abolition of the slave trade and its legacy, highlighting the importance of understanding this dark chapter in history to prevent future atrocities.

What was the Middle Passage a part of?

• The Gold Rush

• The Industrial Revolution

• The triangular trade system

• The Silk Road

Approximately how many Africans were forced onto slave ships during the transatlantic slave trade?

• 20 million

• 8 million

• 12.5 million

• 5 million

What was a common cause of death for enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage?

• Natural disasters

• Animal attacks

• War

• Overcrowded ships and disease

What was a significant impact of the Middle Passage on the Atlantic Ocean?

• Improved navigation techniques

• Discovery of new lands

• Changed migratory patterns of sharks

• Increased trade routes

What were 'slave castles' used for?

• As military forts

• As holding facilities for enslaved people

• As storage for goods

• As homes for European traders

What was the purpose of forcing enslaved people to dance on the top deck of ships?

• To celebrate their journey

• To learn new skills

• To entertain the crew

• As a form of exercise

Why were slave uprisings on ships often unsuccessful?

• The crew was too large

• Lack of weapons and navigational skills

• The ships were too small

• The weather was unfavorable

What happened to families upon arrival in America?

• They were kept together

• They were sent back to Africa

• They were given freedom

• They were often separated and sold

When was the importation of enslaved people outlawed in the United States?

• 1865

• 1808

• 1776

• 1900

What was the outcome of the Amistad case?

• They were sold into slavery

• They were returned to Africa

• They were imprisoned for life

• The enslaved people were executed