History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Lesson

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Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the transatlantic slave trade's role in shaping the economic, social, and political landscapes of Africa, the Americas, and Europe. They will explore the human impact of the trade, the mechanisms that perpetuated it, and its long-lasting effects on the modern world. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

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Slavery Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Slavery Research Worksheet.docx
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