Month: April 2025

The Historical Context of the Abolition Movement The abolition movement of the 18th and 19th centuries marked a crucial period in history, aimed chiefly at ending the transatlantic slave trade and ensuring the freedom of enslaved people. This initiative emergedRead full article The Abolition Movement and Maritime Slavery

Introduction to Life Aboard Slave Ships The transatlantic slave trade was a grim chapter in history, marked by the harrowing experiences faced by millions of African men, women, and children forcibly transported across the Atlantic Ocean. Understanding the daily realitiesRead full article Life Aboard Slave Ships: Daily Realities

Background of the Zong Massacre The Zong Massacre is a notorious event in the history of the transatlantic slave trade that occurred in 1781. The British-owned ship, *Zong*, was engaged in the transportation of enslaved Africans from the West AfricanRead full article The Zong Massacre: A Case Study

Understanding the Economic Foundations The transatlantic slave trade, often viewed through the lens of its severe social and moral implications, also played a formidable role as an economic enterprise that significantly influenced global economies for centuries. It was fundamentally sustainedRead full article Economic Foundations of the Slave Trade