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May 26, 1415
Portuguese capture Ceuta
Portuguese capture Ceuta also known as Morocco, which started the European Expansion. -
May 26, 1441
First Shipment of African Slaves
In 1441 African American slaves were sent from Africa to Portugal. -
May 26, 1481
Portuguese at El Mina
The Portuguese built a fort in El Mina, which continued European Expansion. -
May 26, 1562
Beginnings of the English Slave Trade
1562 was the start of the English Slave Trade of African American slaves all over the world. -
May 26, 1570
Portuguese establish colony in Angola
The Portuguese established another colony this time located in Angola which continued European Expansion around Africa. -
Fall of Songhay Empire
The Songhay Empire in Africa dominated near the Nile River, the longest and most populous. -
Dutch Establish Colony
The Dutch established their first colony in Africa in 1652. They invested in the Cape of Good Hope at the very southern most tip of Africa preferred for trading purposes. -
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Osei Tutu unifies the Asante kingdom
Osei Tutu a powerful leader united the many kingdoms of Asante during his reign. -
Import of Slaves to Spanish
In 1713 English get the right to import slaves to the Spanish Empire. Opening up Slave Trade to new parts of the world. -
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Rise of Dahomey
In the 1720's the rise of the kindgom of Dahomey took over in Africa. -
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Abolition Movement in England
During the 1790's Abolitionist movements gained strength and supporters in England. -
Slave Uprising in Haiti
Haiti in 1792 had a slave uprising against their slave owners who traded them for profit. -
Usuman Dan Fadio leads Hausa expansion
A powerful man named Usuman Dan Fadio lead the Hsusa expansion in Africa -
Cape Colony comes under control from British
In 1815, the Cape Colony came under formal british control. Causing many kindgoms to lose power in uprisings. -
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Mfecane under way
During this time period Shaka forges Zulu power and expansion. -
West Indies Slaves Freed
In 1833 Great Britian abolished slave trade and slavery in the West Indies. -
"Great Trek"
In 1834, Boers make a "great trek" into Natal.