unit 2- Africa

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define capetown

seaport city & legislative capitol of south Africa

define plantation

large estate run by an entrepreneur

define missionary

someone sent to do religious work in a territory or foreign country

define monopoly

complete control of a product or business by one person or group

define Oyo empire

empire that arose in the 1600's ( present day nigeria). Ruler of its neighboring country

What area of Africa did the Portuguese begin to control in the 1400's?

West Africa

What was the process for Europeans trading for slaves with African societies?

Europeans would trade w/ other Africans (such as guns, alcohol, etc.) for a slave in return.

What is king Alfonso I most recognized for in regards to slavery?

He fought to end slave trade in West Africa

Explain who Osei Tutu was and why he was important

He is a military leader, who won control over the slave trade city, Kumas.

Explain who the Boers were

farmers who migrated to Africa to break away from english rulers

Define and tell about Olaudah Equiano

11 year old enslaved African that was forced into doing hard labor

Define the triangle trade

3 legged trade system Europe- Africa- Americas

Define middle passage

Sea journey undertaken by slave ships from west Africa- west Indies

Define mutiny

slaves and soldiers revolt against there owners or officers

which European country was involved in slave trade first?

Portugal

Explain what each "leg" of the triangle trade was

Europe- Africa- Americas