Watch this video about the Transatlantic Slavery Trade.

Video segment. Assistance may be required.

Source: Transatlantic Slavery Documentary, MrMoovie, You Tube

Reflection Questions: Answer these reflection questions on a piece of paper.

  1. How did the triangle trade expand slavery in the Western Hemisphere?
  2. What are some of the jobs that slaves performed?
  3. Many slaves were sold to work in North America. Where else in the Western Hemisphere did slavery occur?
  4. What was the "Middle Passage"? Why is it significant?
  5. In your opinion, what is the impact that slavery has left on society in the United States and other countries that participated in slavery?