Racism

• How were people typically sold into slavery?

  They were herded into a pen like animals
• What was the condition of water for slaves in the pen?

  Little good water
• What happened to many slaves during the journey?

  Lots died due to poor conditions
• How many slaves were on the boat meant for 300-400?

  609 slaves
• How were slaves sold at the auction?

  Sold like animals
• How many Africans were sold into slavery?

  ~200,000 Africans
• How much money did King Tegbesu make from selling slaves?

  £250,000
• What was the purpose of mapping slave voyages?

  To track the slaves' movements
• What was life like for slaves in terms of work and treatment?

  • Made houses and lifted heavy objects
  • Tried to escape but faced beatings
  • Worked in rural areas and some in manufacturing
• Where was Mahomerah Gerdo Baquaga caught after escaping?

  New York
• Who helped Mahomerah Gerdo Baquaga escape from jail?

  Local abolitionists
• Where did Mahomerah Gerdo Baquaga go after escaping?

  Haiti
• What was the fate of most enslaved people regarding escape?

  Most did not escape
• What was the treatment of slaves on the boat?

  Poor living conditions
• What was a common reason for suicide among slaves on the boat?

  Poor living conditions and despair
• How were slaves treated on the boat?

  Treated like objects
• What health issues did slaves face on the boat?

  Disease spread rapidly
• What was life like for enslaved people on plantations?

  • Received a bit of land to grow crops
  • Children often lacked food, only bread and oyster shells
  • Worked hard with high death rates
  • Domestic slaves had better living conditions
  • Allowed to marry and have children
• What happened to families when slaves were bought?

  Families got separated
• What was the punishment for stealing food on plantations?

  Getting whipped
• What were the working conditions for plantation slaves?

  • Worked from sunrise to sunset
  • High death rate due to harsh conditions
  • Older slaves tended to horses
  • Domestic slaves had more privileges
• Did slaves have time off at christmas ?

  Yes
• What was rasism before

  Religion and culture, not race
• How did Europeans begin to group people from 1650-1800?

  Based on race to justify slavery
• What was the role of fake science from 1800-1900?

  Justified racial superiority claims
• What has been a continuous issue from 1900 to present?

  Segregation and unfair treatment
• How did racism justify colonization and slavery?

  • Supported early colonization efforts
  • Justified the transatlantic slave trade
  • Affected immigration policies
  • Caused inequality in former colonies
• What were the living conditions for slaves on the boat?

  They had no room and were chained together
• What was the treatment of slaves on the boat?

  They were treated poorly and like objects
• What was the impact of the smell on the slaves' experience?

  It made it hard to breathe
• What extreme action did some slaves take due to their conditions?

  Some committed suicide
• What was the fate of many slaves during the journey?

  Many died due to harsh conditions
• How many people were thrown overboard?

  60 people were thrown overboard
• Why were some slaves killed during the journey?

  To claim insurance money
• What happened to those with diseases on the boat?

  They were thrown overboard
• What was the British Nationality Act about?

  It granted equal citizenship to colonies
• How were Black and Asian people treated in Britain after migration?

  They were still not liked
• What was a limitation on migration mentioned?

  There was a cap on how many could migrate
• What was the situation regarding racism in Britain?

  Coloured people faced long-term discrimination
• How did the Empire change Britain economically?

  It led to economic decline and not making it in the international market