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Period: Feb 16, 1399 to
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. -
Dec 31, 1440
Continuity
The first shipment of African slaves is brought from Africa to Portugal. This continues European expansion and begins slave trade. -
Dec 31, 1481
Continutiy
El Mina, the most important of the Portuguese factory, was established. This establishment shows continuous expansion of Europe's grasp on other parts of the world. -
Feb 16, 1515
Change
The ruler of Benin limited slave trade, and traded with Europe for other goods. This shows the change Africans made in their home kingdoms to protect themselves. -
Feb 16, 1561
Continuity
The English begin to take part in African salve trade. Europe continuously makes its way into Africa to partake in the trade. -
Continuity
The Dutch sieze 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 be sold as property. -
Continuity/ Change
Great Britian takes Cape Colony under its control. This shows the continuity of European 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.