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Apples were least likely to be exchanged for slaves in America.

The Slave Trade 01

Explore how the transatlantic slave trade worked, why it developed and who profited from it, while also recognising the terrible suffering and resistance of enslaved African people.

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Fascinating Fact:

The trade is often shown as a “triangular” route, with ships carrying goods to Africa, enslaved Africans to the Americas, and crops and raw materials back to Europe.

In KS3 History, you learn how the transatlantic slave trade linked Europe, Africa and the Americas. Lessons explore why it grew, how it operated and its lasting impact on people and societies.

Key Terms

  • Transatlantic slave trade: The forced movement of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to work in the Americas.
  • Middle Passage: The sea journey where enslaved Africans were transported in crowded, brutal conditions from Africa to the Americas.
  • Abolition: The campaign and process of ending the slave trade and slavery in the British Empire and other countries.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What was the transatlantic slave trade in KS3 history?

In KS3 history, the transatlantic slave trade is studied as a system where European traders bought and transported enslaved Africans to the Americas to work on plantations, making huge profits for owners.

What is meant by the triangular trade route?

The triangular trade route describes how ships sailed in three stages: European goods to Africa, enslaved Africans to the Americas, then crops and materials such as sugar and cotton back to Europe.

How do KS3 students learn about the slave trade today?

KS3 students use sources, case studies and enquiry questions. They look at traders, enslaved people, resistance and abolitionists, while teachers stress respect, empathy and the long-term consequences of slavery.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
British slave trade ships sailed what route?
The circle of trade
The rectangle of trade
The square of trade
The triangle of trade
England to West Africa to the Americas and back to England
2 .
Which region was not part of the trade triangle?
Africa
America
Asia
Europe
'America' meant mainly south-east USA
3 .
The second leg of the triangle was known as the what?
Central Path
Hypotenuse
Middle Passage
Storm Corridor
Where African slaves were taken to America
4 .
Where were most slaves put to work?
Cattle ranches
Fast food joints
Goldfields
Plantations
Usually sold by auction to plantation owners
5 .
What was least likely to be exchanged for slaves in America?
Apples
Cotton
Sugar
Tobacco
These plantation crops were then brought to Europe
6 .
Which British colony in America was famous for tobacco growing?
Connecticut
Maryland
New Jersey
Virginia
This was England's first colony. It was established during the reign of Elizabeth I
7 .
The slave ships operated across which ocean?
Arctic
Atlantic
Indian
Pacific
Slaves were captured in West Africa
8 .
Why were some slaves thrown overboard while still alive?
As punishment for misbehaviour
The traders claimed insurance money for the loss
They were full of disease
To find out if they could swim
Many also died due to the filthy and cramped conditions on board slave ships
9 .
Which port was NOT associated with the slave trade?
Aberdeen
Bristol
Liverpool
London
It is on the north-east coast of Scotland and was not as convenient for getting down to Africa as the other ports
10 .
Which islands were notorious for buying slaves?
Fiji
Hawaiian Islands
Seychelles
West Indies
Because of the plantations
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - The transatlantic slave trade

Author:  Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)
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