⛓️ Slaves in America

From the Triangular Trade to the Abolition of Slavery

This mind map vividly illustrates the journey of millions of enslaved people from Africa to America – and explains how economy, colonial powers, and racism interacted over centuries.

💡 What you will learn with this mind map

• What is slavery?

  • People without rights – sold, given away, or inherited

  • Abuse, forced labor, shackles, and oppression

• European Slave Trade:

  • Main actors: Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, France, Brandenburg

  • Until 1870 – around 40 million enslaved people

  • Triangular Trade: Europe ⇄ Africa ⇄ America

• Why from Africa?

  • High demand for labor

  • Introduced diseases decimated the indigenous population

• Life-threatening crossing:

  • Only 1 in 4 survived the transport

  • Crowding, disease, hunger, death at sea

• Areas of work:

  • Plantation work (cotton, sugarcane, tobacco, rice)

  • Crafts, transport, domestic service

• In America:

  • Slaves in Caribbean states, Brazil, and the southern USA

  • Basis of the plantation economy

• End of Slavery:

  • 1861–65 Civil War

  • 1865: Abolition by the 13th Amendment

This mind map combines historical facts with emotional depth – ideal for history lessons, presentations, and discussions on human rights and colonial history.

📦 What you get

• Colored learning mind map "Slaves in America"

• Overview of causes, triangular trade, working conditions, and abolition

• Ideal for school, educational projects, and political education

• By Jens Voigt – Akademie für Lernmethoden

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