Transatlantic Slave Trade Bundle

Description

The Transatlantic Slave Trade is one of the most inhumane episodes in human history. It is a highly emotional topic, that pupils often find difficult to comprehend. These activities break down the main teaching points of the trade in Slaves. It addresses the way in which triangular trade worked.  It introduces some imagery associated with the abolition movements. Comparisons between the 18th century and the modern day are included, to allow discussion about continuity and change, human rights and what freedom is. 

Slave Trade Activities:

• Analysis of the ‘Am I not a man and a brother’ image. This can be used as a starter activity.
• Triangular Trade. A task in which pupils establish the way in which the trade worked, potential areas for making profit and the ‘gap’ in the market that needs to be filled to make Triangular Trade most profitable.
• The journey into Slavery. A sequencing task that identifies features of the enslaving process. This can be annotated using provided captions or expanded upon by pupils.
• Then and Now. A comparison exercise designed to allow pupils to think through the meaning of Slavery. It can be developed into a class discussion about freedom or Human Rights. The democratic process could also be explored, as a way of explaining how Slavery was abolished and why it took so long.
• British Empire Booklet. Aimed at GCSE pupils, this acts as a good reference guide for anyone studying some aspects of empire.
• Video activity. 5 minute video, with activity built in, about Slavery incorporating treatment and punishments. *The video contains some images you may not wish to show to young children.* It has been used in Year 8 lessons observed by Ofsted successfully several times.

Note: this pack contains all of our Slave Trade related resources including our British Empire booklet. They are bundled together at a reduced price, please do not buy them alongside this resource.

Related content

Our section on the British Empire includes detailed pages on a number of relevant issues. The Royal African Company has a page, outlining its origins, monopoly and eventual demise. Triangular Trade is explored, including variations on the trade and statistics showing its value and impact in British Slave Ports. Life on Plantations is explored as is Slave Resistance and the Slave Economy. Opposition to the Slave Trade is also covered.