Colonial Societies Discussion

 Transatlantic Slave Trade (canva.com)

The Black Atlantic (1500-1800): The African Americans—Many Rivers to Cross – Video – Films On Demand (oclc.org)

Olaudah Equiano Describes the Middle Passage, 1789 | The American Yawp Reader

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For this week’s discussion, select one leg of the Transatlantic Slave Trade (Outward, Middle, or Homeward Passage) and explore what occurred during your chosen passage.

Task 1:

Consult the sources provided and take detailed notes. In your notes, answer the following questions:

1.    Where did this portion of the Transatlantic slave trade occur?

2.    What occurred during the portion of the Transatlantic Slave Trade?

3.    Who was involved?

Task 2:

After reviewing the content. Compose a 250-word minimum reflection expressing what you learned from this week’s content, sharing about your chosen passage and addressing the question, “How does learning about the Transatlantic better our understanding of the formation of colonial America?”