Slave Ship Part 1. 1.

What was the “Middle Passage”?

2.

What were the three major items used by traders as payment for slaves?

3.

Describe the conditions and common practices aboard a typical “Slave Ship”.

4.

There were two types of slave ships; Loose Packers and Tight Packers. Describe the thinking of the captain that chose to pack their slaves tightly on his ship or loosely, allowing for more space. (see attached image)

Part 2.

5.

How did European factors participate in the transatlantic slave trade?

6.

What was the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the “Amistad” affair?

7.

Explain the statement,” slaves became more valuable than gold”. (trade triangle)

8.

Explain how or why Africans participated in the enslavement of their own people.

Video Standard 3 objective 3, Standard 6 objective 4

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