Overview Readings
Read this article and then answer the following questions, citing specific examples:
Watch the video below for a general overview of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
- What misperceptions existed regarding Africa and Africans?
- Discuss the negative impact of slavery on the African continent.
- Describe the attitudes held by Europeans about slavery? Why do you think they held these views?
- How did advances in technology and navigation ultimately lead to the slave trade?
Watch the video below for a general overview of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.