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Define Middle Passage.
The horrific voyage across the Atlantic Ocean endured by enslaved Africans.
What are slave narratives?
Firsthand autobiographical accounts of enslaved Africans detailing their experiences.
Define Coastal Dungeons.
Overcrowded, unsanitary holding areas on the African coast where captives awaited transport.
What does 'Final Passage' refer to?
The arrival of enslaved Africans in the Americas, including quarantine, resale, and transport.
Define 'Capture' in the context of the slave trade.
The act of seizing Africans through raids, warfare, or kidnapping for enslavement.
What is meant by 'Coastal Waiting'?
The period when captured Africans were held in coastal dungeons awaiting transport on slave ships.
Define Abolitionist Movement.
The social and political effort to end slavery and the slave trade.
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.
What is the significance of slave narratives?
They provided firsthand accounts of the horrors of slavery, challenged racist stereotypes, and served as tools for abolition.