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Slavery: The Middle Passage
• West Africans were captured and sent to the Americasbeginning in the 1600s.
• The voyage across the Atlantic Ocean was called theMiddle Passage
• Ship owners used every available space for theirhuman cargoto maximize profits.
Hi-lite:What was the slave voyage across the Atlantic called?
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Slavery: The Triangular Trade
• The Triangular Trade transported goods to and from Africa tothe Americas toEurope.
• Slaves moved as a part of the continental trade system
What continents were involvedIn the Triangular Trade?________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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The Slave Market
• Once slaves arrived in the USA they were sold in markets in the cities.
• Slave buyers examined slaves to see how healthy they were.
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Cotton Plantations• Cotton was the most
important cash crop in the South.
• Large plantations could have hundreds of slaves working their fields.
• The invention of the cotton gin increased the need for slaves in the south.
Hi-lite:What invention increased the needfor slaves?
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Controlling Slaves
• Slaves were often punished by whipping.
• Slaves were made to feel dependent on their masters for everything.
• Slave life was harsh.
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The Underground Railroad• Many slaves attempted to run away to
the north and freedom.• A series of safe houses
going north helped to hide slaves.• The secret houses were on the
underground railroad• People who helped slaves escape on the
Underground Railroad were calledconductors
• Harriet Tubman was a famous and brave conductor.
Hi-lite:What was the UndergroundRailroad?