Transatlantic Slave Trade and Its Impact

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the Transatlantic slave trade and its historical and cultural impact.

Middle Passage

The route taken by slave ships across the Atlantic, where captives were packed into cargo areas for transport.

Barracoons

Holding pens or slave castles where enslaved Africans were kept before being sold.

Points of No Return

Locations in slave castles where enslaved Africans realized they would not return home.

Cultural Blending

The mixing of cultures, resulting from the interaction of enslaved Africans with indigenous and European populations.

Depopulation

The significant decline in population, particularly in Africa, due to the Transatlantic slave trade.

Economic Growth

The increase in wealth and resources for European empires as a result of exploiting enslaved labor.

King Alfonso of Congo

An African ruler who initially opposed the slave trade but eventually participated to gain wealth and resources.

Enslaved Africans

Africans who were captured and forcibly transported for labor, impacting global culture, languages, and demographics.

Transatlantic Slave Trade

The historical trade route which forcibly moved millions of Africans to the Americas and other regions, dramatically altering demographics and cultures.

Legacy of Enslaved Africans

The ongoing impact of African cultures, seen in modern music, food, and traditions stemming from the influence of enslaved peoples.