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Organization of the slave trade

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TERM – 3RD TERM

WEEK SEVEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: ORGANIZATION OF THE SLAVE TRADE

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Discuss the organization of slave trade in west Africa                    

II.) Identify the items of exchange for the slave

III.) Describe the development of slave market in the hinterland.       

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains

the organization of slave trade in west Africa         

Students pay attention to the teacher                                                                            

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher identify the items of exchange for the slave and describe the development of slave market in the hinterland.        

Students pay attention and participate

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

ORGANIZATION OF THE SLAVE TRADE.

The slave trade in West Africa was characterized by a complex organizational structure involving various actors and regions. African coastal middlemen played a crucial role in facilitating the trade between European slave traders and inland African communities. These middlemen, often local elites or merchants, acted as intermediaries by purchasing slaves from interior regions and selling them to European traders who arrived on the coast.

Items of exchange for the slaves

The items exchanged for slaves varied depending on the preferences of both African and European traders. Common items included firearms, alcohol, textiles, beads, metal goods, and other manufactured goods. These commodities were highly valued in West Africa and were used to entice local chiefs and tribes to participate in the slave trade by exchanging captives for goods.

Development of slave markets in the hinterland

As the demand for slaves increased, the development of slave markets in the hinterland became prevalent. These markets served as hubs where slaves were bought and sold, attracting traders from various regions. The establishment of slave markets further facilitated the expansion of the slave trade and intensified the exploitation of captive populations in West Africa.

EVALUATION: 1. Discuss the organization of slave trade in west Africa                    

  1. Identify 5 items of exchange for the slave
  2. Describe the development of slave market in the hinterland.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively