Traditions and Encounters, AP Edition (Bentley), 5th Edition

Chapter 25: Africa and the Atlantic World

Essay Quiz

1
Did any African states or kingdoms benefit from their contacts with European traders? Who would be the likely beneficiaries? Who would suffer the most?
2
State the arguments for and against slavery in American colonies in strictly economic terms. Can you suggest a more economical alternative to slave labor? (This question, of course, ignores the moral debate over slavery.)
3
Why was it so difficult for slaves to revolt once they reached the New World? What were some of the obstacles to a successful revolt?
Traditions & Encounters, 5e
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