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What was the scale of African enslavement in Brazil?
Approximately 5 million enslaved Africans were brought to Brazil.
When did Brazil abolish slavery?
What was the impact of Brazil's 1888 abolition?
Freed the remaining 1.5 million enslaved Africans.
What was the effect of the 1808 ban on importing enslaved Africans in the US?
The number of enslaved Africans continued to rise due to birth into slavery.
Significance of Capoeira?
Represents resistance and cultural preservation of African traditions in Brazil.
Significance of Congada?
Celebration honoring African heritage and Catholic religious figures.
What was the cause and effect of manumission in Brazil?
Cause: Iberian laws and Catholic Church influence. Effect: Growing free Black population.
What was the cause and effect of the ban on importing enslaved Africans in the US (1808)?
Cause: Ban on importing enslaved Africans. Effect: Continued increase in enslaved population due to birth into slavery.