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The Atlantic Slave Trade

This exploration delves into the Atlantic slave trade and its ramifications across West Africa, focusing on significant sites like Elmina and Cape Coast castles from 1492 to 1885. It examines the triangular trade's effects on European colonialism and the economic landscape in regions such as Zambia's Copperbelt. The analysis highlights the dependence on single-commodity exports, the challenges posed by poor infrastructure, and the consequences of labor migration for colonial enterprises. It also addresses the shifting power dynamics between men and women due to these historical processes, leading to reflections on independent Africa.

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The Atlantic Slave Trade

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  1. The Atlantic Slave Trade

  2. Africa, 1885

  3. West African Coast

  4. Elmina Castle, 1492

  5. Cape Coast Castle

  6. Elmina Today

  7. The Triangular Trade

  8. European Colonialism

  9. Africa, 1835

  10. Berlin Conference, 1884-1885

  11. Copperbelt, Zambia

  12. South African mines

  13. Legacies of Colonialism • Producer of one commodity for export • Poor infrastructure except around export economy • Labor migration for colonial enterprises • Increased power for senior men (but loss of legitimacy) • Weakened power for women

  14. Independent Africa

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