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Define the Middle Passage.
The horrific voyage across the Atlantic Ocean endured by enslaved Africans, characterized by packed ships, disease, and death.
What were Coastal Dungeons?
Holding areas along the West African coast where enslaved Africans were held in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions while awaiting transport on slave ships.
Define Slave Narratives.
Firsthand autobiographical accounts of enslaved Africans detailing their experiences of slavery and their journey to freedom.
What is meant by 'Final Passage'?
The arrival of enslaved Africans in the Americas, followed by quarantine, resale, and transport to locations of enslavement.
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.
What were the causes and effects of the Atlantic slave trade on West African societies?
Cause: Economic incentives (trade for firearms), Effect: Loss of population, disrupted social structures, and hindered economic development.
What was the cause and effect of coastal states participating in the slave trade?
Cause: Participation in the slave trade, Effect: Coastal states grew wealthy and powerful but caused insecurity in interior states.
What was a cause and effect of the introduction of firearms in West Africa?
Cause: The introduction of firearms, Effect: Increased violence and an arms race among West African kingdoms.