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Early History

This overview explores the early history of Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the trade of gold and salt, the local governance by tribes, and the influence of prominent figures like Mansa Musa of the Mali Empire, who introduced Islam to the region. It delves into the dark period of the slave trade initiated by European powers in the late 1400s, the devastating effects of the Middle Passage, and the decline of African communities over 300 years. The narrative highlights how these historical events stunted the growth and development of African societies, leading to lasting implications for the continent.

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Early History

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  1. Early History • Kingdoms-early empires flourished through the trade of gold and salt • Tribes-served as local governments in much of Sub-Sahara Africa also served as an extended family • Mansa Musa-famous emperor of Mali Empire, brought Islam to Sub-Sahara Africa

  2. Dark Continent- name given to Africa by Western powers because of the lack of accurate knowledge about the continent • Arrival of Europeans…slave trade-late 1400’s European nations began setting up trading posts along Africans coasts. By early 1700’s the slave trade was a major industry

  3. What do you know?

  4. Middle Passage • The kidnapping and removal of Africans from their homeland and then they were transported to the “New World” where they became slaves

  5. The Atlantic Slave Trade (The Great Circuit) • Triangular Trade-

  6. Effects of the Slave Trade • Population was severely depleted for 300 years, Africa was robbed of its youth, its strongest, its intelligent members • Breakdown of African communities-tribal wars broke out which brought in new slaves • Trade with Arabs and others stopped-no crops, ideas or products were shared

  7. Effects of the Slave Trade • Histories of North and South America were impacted • Inventions, innovations and advancements did not happen • Paved the way for imperialism ***Final Effect-The Slave Trade arrested the growth of African People for centuries

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