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Period: Feb 9, 1450 to
Unit 4
Although the slave trade did not many new ideas to the world, the interaction between people greatly increased. -
Feb 10, 1462
Cape Verde
Cape Verde was established by the Portuguese because it was a good trade post. This brought a change in time becuase of the amount of culture that was brought to the trade post. -
Feb 10, 1510
Slaves in the New World
The shipping of slaves to the New World started. This shows change because the clash of cultures was brought over to the New World. -
Feb 10, 1526
First Germans
Hieronymous Seiler and Heinrich Ehinger become the first known Germans to be involved in the slave trade. This shows change because the new cultures came into the trade. -
Feb 10, 1542
Africans Mine Gold
African slaves were used in Cuba to mine gold. This does not show change in time because slaves were used in many different ways already. -
Feb 10, 1562
Hawkin's First Expedition
Sir John Hawkins set out on his first expedition for slaves. This show changes over time by introducing a new connection between Europeans and Africans. -
Feb 10, 1571
Slavery Abolished in France
The French Parliment abolished the act of slavery for all Africans. This shows change because of the interaction and acceptance of Africans in French society. -
Dutch Slave Trader.
Bernard Ericks became the first Dutch slave trader. This shows change because of the addition of Dutch culture to the slave trade. -
Slaves in Bermuda
The first slaves recorded arrive in Bermuda. This shows social change because new cultures were brought to Bermuda. -
First State-Sponsered Slave Company
KIng Charles II charters the Royal Adventures into Africa. This show no change because of the amount of slave traing alreay going on. -
Royal African Company
The Royal African Company was given a charter that allowed them to carry slaves. This showed no change because no new conections were established.