Colonialism, Slavery, and Society in the Caribbean

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the lecture on colonialism, slavery, and society in the Caribbean.

Barbados

A British colony established in 1627 that became a slave society by the 1640s, known for its sugar production.

Slave Code of 1661

The first extensive set of laws in Barbados regulating the behavior of enslaved Africans.

Sugar Plantation Complex

The system of agriculture based on slave labor to produce sugar, established as the primary economic model in Barbados.

Elmina

A fortress in Ghana established by the Portuguese in 1482, known for the slave trade.

Transatlantic Slave Trade

The historical trade of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas, driven by the demand for labor.

Ibo (Igbo/Ebo)

An ethnic group from Nigeria, misinterpreted and stereotyped by Europeans during the slave trade.

Job Ben Solomon

A notable enslaved African, who was freed and documented his experiences; an example of enslaved people's narratives.

Olaudah Equiano

An Igbo man who was enslaved and became a prominent abolitionist; his autobiography is an important historical document.

Creolization

The process in which mixed cultures and identities emerged in the Caribbean, encompassing religion, language, music, and food.

Internal Economy

Economic activities within enslaved communities in the Caribbean, including provision grounds and Sunday markets.

Population Demographics

The statistical data related to population characteristics in the Caribbean colonies including free people of color, enslaved populations, and whites.

Social Hierarchies

The stratified social order in colonial societies based on race, class, and free or enslaved status.