African Canadian Studies
Triangular Slave Trade Links Three Continents
1. Identify and describe, in your own words, the triangular slave trade.
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2. Identify and describe the three main stages of the Triangular Slave Trade.
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3. Explain, in your own words, the specific requirements of the Triangular Salve Trade.
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4. Explain, in two sentences, why timing was critical to the success of the Triangular Slave Trade
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5. Where is the Salve Coast located and how did this location receive its name?
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6. Identify and describe, in your own words, the five main methods used to obtain slaves.
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SCO: Student will examine the transatlantic slave trade (routes, conditions, economics, etc.)
7. Explain, in two sentences, how European slave traders encouraged wars in Africa. Include
within your response how states avoided further warfare or raidings.
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8. Describe what European slave traders were required to do prior to acquiring their slaves in
Africa. Include within your response the goods that Africans received in return.
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9. Explain, in two sentences, why enslaved Africans were examined from head to toe after the
exchange of gifts.
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10. What is a slave yoke and how was this device used on enslaved Africans?
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11. Identify and describe the impact that the removal of young males had on African societies.
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SCO: Student will examine the transatlantic slave trade (routes, conditions, economics, etc.)