Key Concepts in the West African Slave Trade

Objectives of the Study

• Examine social relations: Focus on economic, religious, and political organizations in West African societies.
• Define key terms: Examine terms such as Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, coffle, barracoons, etc.
• Justifications for slavery: Discuss reasons used to justify the enslavement of Africans.
• Examine slavery in Africa: Analyze the nature of slavery within African societies prior to European involvement.
• Capture areas: Identify regions from which slaves were sourced and assess methods of capture.
• Treatment during transit: Describe the treatment of Africans from capture until the coast.
• Organization of the slave trade: Name trading companies and outline the three legs of trade.
• Map the Triangular Trade: Trace routes on a global map.