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What was the impact of the Atlantic Slave Trade?
It led to the forced migration of millions of Africans, destabilized West African societies, and had long-lasting economic and social consequences.
Describe the Capture stage of the slave trade.
Africans were seized through raids, warfare, and kidnapping, then forced on long marches to the coast.
What were the causes and effects of increased violence in West Africa during the slave trade?
Cause: Economic incentives to trade captives for firearms. Effect: Increased warfare, destabilization of kingdoms, and a cycle of violence.
What were the causes and effects of depopulation in West Africa?
Cause: The removal of young, able-bodied people through the slave trade. Effect: Disrupted social structures, hindered economic development, and decline of indigenous industries.
Who was Phillis Wheatley?
The first published African American poet, known for her poems on Christianity, race, and salvation.
Who was Olaudah Equiano?
A former enslaved African who wrote 'The Interesting Narrative,' providing a firsthand account of the slave trade.
Who was Queen Nzinga?
Queen of Ndongo who resisted Portuguese slave traders.