Why were the British involved in the slave trade?
This video covers: Some of the reasons the British were involved in the slave trade and a quote from William Wilberforce's parlimentary speech about the abolition of slavery.
Slavery
What is a slave?
This video covers: An explanation of the term 'slave' being the legal property of another
The Slave Triangle
This video covers: William Wilberforce explains how the slave triangle worked
Slave Market
This video covers: A description of the slave market in the Americas and how the slaves were prepared for sale to make them look healthier and more attractive to prospective buyers
The Middle Passage - part 2
This video covers: The journey from Africa across the Atlantic and the appalling conditions suffered by the slaves on board ship
The Middle Passage - part 1
This video covers: A slave describes his first encounter with a slave ship; the stench from the hold almost makes him vomit.
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Slave Journey to the Coast
This video covers: A slave recounts how he was shackled and had to walk for two weeks till they reached a stone fort on the coast
Slave Capture
This video covers: How slaves in Africa were captured and by whom
Family life - men
This video covers: A man's view of life in Ancient Greece, his position as head of the household and values
Farming - part 1
This video covers:
A description of a thegn and his position within the Saxon community. He explains how ceorls and slaves help farm his land and talks about the food they grow and animals they keep.