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Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
Africa in the Age of the Slave Trade
From 1441 onward, African slave trade continuously assisted Europe with expansion while socially and economically changing Africa, until slavery was abolished in 1833. -
Jan 1, 1441
Continuity
The first shipment of African slaves is brought from Africa to Portugal. This continues European expansion and begins the slave trade. -
Jan 1, 1482
Continuity
The most impotant of the Portuguese factories, El Mina, was established. This establishment show the continuous expansion of Europe's grasp on other parts of the world. -
Jan 1, 1516
Change
The ruler of Benin limited slave trade, and traded with Europoe for other goods. This shows the change Africans made in their home kingdoms to protect themselves. -
Jan 1, 1562
Continuity
The English begin to take part in African slave trade. Europe continuously makes its way into Africa to partake in the trade. -
Continuity
The Dutch seize El Mina.Europe continues to expand into Africa to assert dominance over the slave trade. -
Change
English merchants complain about the Africans claiming Africa as theirs.This shows the change in Africans' behavior in that they are fighting back. -
Change
Abolition groups begin to take shape in England. This shows the change in European beliefs. They are trying to give slaves a normal, better life. -
Change
There is a slave uprising in Haiti. This shows the change in African behavior. They are standing up for themselves instead of allowing their people to sold as property. -
Contiinuity/Change
Great Britain takes Cape Colony under its control. This shows the continuity of Euorpean expansion, but also the change of European behavior. The British attempted to limit African labor in Boer settlements. -
Change
Great Britain abolishes slavery in the West indies. This shows the change from slavery to freedom for Africans.