Slavery in West Africa
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date published 17/04/2008
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SummarySlavery, as it is known in the United States, differs vastly in comparison to the institution of slavery in West African countries. Slavery in West Africa was, however, affected and shaped by slavery in other parts of the world. The two articles that are discussed highlight slavery, slave trading, and the effects of both on life in West Africa. In J.D. Fage’s article titled “Slavery and the Slave Trade in the Context of West African History,” Fage explores how slavery in West Africa was shaped by the Atlantic Slave Trade as well as how European slavery differed from slavery practiced in West Africa. Fage emphasizes three perspective points of view held in regard to slavery and the Atlantic Slave Trade in West Africa. The first view states that the custom of slavery was an innate and widespread establishment in West African communities, so much so that when foreigners came to West Africa with a demand for slaves, the West African communities were immediately prepared for a highly organized trade with the foreigners.
Table of Contents- The great external demands for slave labor led to a growth in slavery and slave trading in West Africa.
- Examining evidence of whether or not the people of West Africa would have developed slavery organizations.
- The institution of slavery in West Africa differs greatly from the systems of slavery established in North America.
- One might wonder why the Soninke in particular were so involved in slave trading.
- Taking a close look at the consequences of the emancipation of the slave population is important.
- After they conquered the Americas, the Europeans resolved to find slave labor to cultivate the land.
- The Atlantic Slave Trade and the system of slavery.
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