How were so many Africans enslaved? Source 1Evidence of John Barnes, ex-Governor of Senegal. Taken from Abridgement of the Minutes of Evidence taken before a Committee considering the Slave Trade, 1789.
Your task in this case study is to investigate the main methods by which Africans were enslaved. All the sources have been chosen to help your investigation. Once you have read this source, try to record some of your thoughts on the worksheet. Things to consider… What methods of enslavement does Barnes mention? What comments does he make about each method? What does this source tell you about Barnes’ attitude to slavery? Is he anti-slavery, pro-slavery, ambivalent towards slavery? What gives you this impression? What does Barnes think is the main method of enslavement? How were so many Africans enslaved? Source 2Extract describing how enslavement is used as a punishment. Taken from Thomas Clarkson, An Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species, London, 1788.
Your task in this case study is to investigate the main methods by which Africans were enslaved. All the sources have been chosen to help your investigation. Once you have read this source, try to record some of your thoughts on the worksheet. Things to consider… What does Clarkson say is the main difference in the judicial system pre- and post-slavery? What new measures have been introduced by the African rulers? What reasons does Clarkson give for the changes? Do you think that this technique would be a successful way of capturing people? Why? Are there any disadvantages? How were so many Africans enslaved? Source 3A description of ‘village-breaking’. Taken from William Wilberforce, A Letter on the Abolition of the Slave Trade, addressed to the freeholders and other inhabitants of Yorkshire, London, 1807.
Your task in this case study is to investigate the main methods by which Africans were enslaved. All the sources have been chosen to help your investigation. Once you have read this source, try to record some of your thoughts on the worksheet. Things to consider… According to Wilberforce which groups practice ‘village-breaking’? Who does Wilberforce accuse of being the main perpetrators? Do you think that this technique would be a successful way of capturing people? Why? Are there any disadvantages? Is there any significance to the date of this source? What might Wilberforce be trying to do? How were so many Africans enslaved? Source 4Examples of Africans being kidnapped for the purpose of enslavement. Taken from Thomas Clarkson, An Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species, London, 1788.
Your task in this case study is to investigate the main methods by which Africans were enslaved. All the sources have been chosen to help your investigation. Once you have read this source, try to record some of your thoughts on the worksheet. Things to consider… How did the pregnant woman end up aboard the slave ship? How does this compare to the man? Do you think that this technique would be a successful way of capturing people? Why? Are there any disadvantages? |
