This essay has been written as an elaboration of my presentation of the subject
"Transatlantic Slave Trade" in the seminar "Discourses of Slavery" in summer
term 2007. It is supposed to give essential information concerning the subject.
It involves investigations on how the Atlantic Triangle worked (goods,
pants, figures), the history of the Slave Trade with particular focus on the
'Middle Passage' (circumstances, figures) as well as negative and 'positive' long
term effects of the slave trade on the Americas and on Africa. It concludes with
a n overview of important dates related to the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- (1) The Atlantic Triangle
- (2) On the History of the Slave Trade
- (3) The 'Middle Passage'
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to provide essential information about the transatlantic slave trade. It explores the mechanics of the triangular trade, focusing on the “Middle Passage” and its devastating impact. The long-term effects on both the Americas and Africa are also examined.
- The mechanics of the triangular trade system.
- The horrors of the Middle Passage.
- The long-term consequences of the slave trade in Africa.
- The long-term consequences of the slave trade in the Americas.
- Key dates and figures related to the transatlantic slave trade.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
(1) The Atlantic Triangle: This section details the workings of the triangular trade route between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. It describes the goods exchanged and the roles of European and American slavers in this system. Specific figures regarding the number of people transported are also provided, along with the high mortality rate.
(2) On the History of the Slave Trade: This chapter discusses the pre-existing systems of slavery in West Africa, contrasting them with the exploitative nature of the transatlantic trade. It details how European expansion and the need for labor in the Americas spurred the growth of this trade, highlighting the roles of various European powers and the involvement of African leaders. The chapter also notes the economic consequences for both Africa and Europe.
(3) The 'Middle Passage': This section focuses on the horrific conditions endured by enslaved Africans during their transportation across the Atlantic. It describes the inhumane treatment, high mortality rates, and psychological trauma suffered during this journey. The chapter includes accounts of uprisings and suicides by the enslaved.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Transatlantic Slave Trade, Triangular Trade, Middle Passage, Slavery, Africa, Americas, European Colonialism, Mortality Rates, Human Trafficking.
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- M.A. Alexander Täuschel (Autor:in), 2007, The Transatlantic Slave Trade, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/119297
