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Haiti being that it is the only case of a nation being forged out of a courageous and successful slave revolution, “it was also the first modern state founded by blacks, the first to abolish slavery and remains the only state founded and sustained by those who were enslaved who won their freedom by force of arms” (Phillips, pp. 3-7). Prior to Haiti’s liberation it led the world in the production of sugar, coffee, rum, cotton and indigo … this made Haiti the world’s richest colony and the busiest…

In nineteenth century New Orleans, the booming cotton industry created an extremely high demand of labor to maintain production and distribution. The expansion of the cotton industry resulted in millions of Africans being shipped across the Atlantic Ocean to America to work in the cotton fields for the white man. This forced migration of Africans to America for labor is known as the slave trade. Inside the slave trade there was the slave market, where slaves were auctioned and purchased. The…

Oppression is nothing new for the history books. Since the beginning of time there has always been a way in which people classify themselves, adding or taking away value based upon certain characteristics. No matter the time period, geographical location, or political era people find a way to rank themselves, and those around them. Take for example in the Bible; the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt by the Egyptians. The only differentiating factor between these two groups of people is where…

Not every slave owner acted with hatred and violence to their slaves. The Virginia paper reported on January 19, 1860 that a slave owner form Virginia paid his slaves $550 dollars for raising corn. Another man paid his slaves $600 for similar work. Lastly, a man paid his slaves $300 for work, yet it is quite possible that the reward payment was exaggerated. Not all slave owners treated their slaves with disrespect and ruthless aggression. In this case, slave owners were actually rewarding their…

On January 12, 2010, Haiti was impacted by a strong earthquake of a magnitude of 7.0. This earthquake was the strongest this nation had faced in 200 years, leaving more than 200,000 people dead, and over 895,000 people homeless. Haiti was already considered as one of the poorest countries, and with the impact of the earthquake, most of the limited amount of riches the country had, were loss. After this tragedy happened, a lot of people started making donations to aid the people of Haiti. One of…

Throughout the Antebellum time period, the practices of the slave trade included high level auctions. In the south, due to the newly developed cotton gin, plantation owners could make an immense amount of cash by growing cotton. However, since the labor for growing cotton was highly strenuous, plantation owners sought after slaves to complete their tasking work. The Atlantic Slave Trade immediately ramped up again when progressively more boats traveled across the middle passage. After the…

The word “slavery” evokes unfathomable images of brutality, hardship, separation, pain and loss. The transatlantic slave trade was the largest trade which began in the 15th century. Over four centuries, Africans were seized from their homes and sold in Europe and the Americas, where they were forced into labour. Later, Africa was plundered for its natural resources. This had a detrimental impact on its society, economics and politics which left Africa devastatingly underdeveloped. The…

According to Porticities Bristol "The Atlantic crossing", the Middle Passage, also known as the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, is the term used for the trafficking of slaves from Africa to the new world. From 10 to 15 million Africans were kidnapped from the Western and the Southern part of Africa. According to Darlene, William and Stanley, Traders from the Americas, Caribbean, and Europe took part in this trade. Mortality rates were estimated at 15% during the Middle Passage at the sea and a…

Ever wondered what the Transatlantic Slave Trade was? Or how it began? The Transatlantic slave trade started because of the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution developed in the 18th century in Britain. Impacted many people and had an enormous impact on society. The Industrial Revolution had a clear result of urbanisation (when people move to the city to get jobs). It also caused the slave trade, emigration and convict transportation. The Industrial Revolution caused many people to…

14 Sites to See in Miami Miami is a cultural and urban hub known for its beaches, art, food, nightlife and Latin influence. It is often referred to as a “magic city”, and it is not hard to see why. With the mix of impeccable weather, beautiful beaches, art, food and Latin culture, Miami is packed with things to explore and do. This popular vacation destination has everything you need for fun from a luxury beach getaway to thriving art scene to outdoorsy sports in a nearby national park. 1.…