APWH Slave Trade

Atlantic Slave Trade

The transatlantic journey that forcibly transported Africans as slaves to the Americas, beginning in the 15th century.

Middle Passage

The second leg of the triangular trade where enslaved Africans were transported across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas.

Triangular Trade

A pattern of colonial trade between Africa, the American colonies, and Europe, characterized by the exchange of slaves, goods, and resources.

Olaudah Equiano

An African who was enslaved and later freed, known for his autobiography that detailed his experiences and the horrors of the slave trade.

King Afonso I of Kongo

A ruler who opposed the slave trade and wrote a letter in 1526 to Portugal requesting to end the practice.

Syncretism

The blending of different religious or cultural practices, seen in the integration of African traditions with Christianity among enslaved populations.

Islamic Slave Trade

A form of slavery that existed from the 7th century to the early 20th century, involving slaves from Africa and other regions, often for military and economic purposes.

Middle Passage Conditions

The horrific conditions faced by enslaved Africans during their transport on ships, leading to high mortality rates from disease, starvation, and abuse.