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The Triangular Slave Trade

By Gianna.A
  • Period: May 18, 1401 to

    The Triangular Slave Trade

  • African slaves captured.
    May 23, 1401

    African slaves captured.

    In the 15th century, African slaves were captured which led to the Portugese beginning to take them to work in the colony of Brazil.
  • The Portugese began taking slaves to work in the colony of Brazil.
    Nov 27, 1500

    The Portugese began taking slaves to work in the colony of Brazil.

  • Sir John Hawkins was the first sea captain to sell slaves to the Spanish colonies.
    Apr 10, 1562

    Sir John Hawkins was the first sea captain to sell slaves to the Spanish colonies.

  • Barbados was captured.

    Barbados was captured.

  • Jamaica was secured.

    Jamaica was secured.

  • Royal Africa Company set up.

    Royal Africa Company set up.

  • 'Asiento' Contract was given to Britian from Spain by the Treaty of Utrecht

    'Asiento' Contract was given to Britian from Spain by the Treaty of Utrecht

  • 133 slaves thrown overboard from the 'Zong' (ship)

    133 slaves thrown overboard from the 'Zong' (ship)

  • William Wilberforce represented the Abolition Committee

    William Wilberforce represented the Abolition Committee

  • Touissant l'Ouverture fled but was recaptured.

    Touissant l'Ouverture fled but was recaptured.

  • End to the slave trade

    End to the slave trade