1. The Slave Economy To what extent did the slave economy shape the development of Southern British Colonies? How did the Colonies react to the rise and domination of the slave based economy? Do Now: Slavery Comparison And Myths about Slavery in the Americas DBQ – due Thursday see website for documents and questions.

2. 1.What does the map tell us about the Slave Economy? 2.What does the map tell us about slavery in the British 13 colonies? 3.What event is going to happen as a result of the information in this map?

3. The South Atlantic Slave system - mainly in Brazil and West Indies; - sugar was the main export with the use of slaves - - uge Profits to England as a result; guns, iron, rum and cloth were traded for slaves. - the sugar/slave trade stimulated all aspects of the British Economy.

4.  Slavery formally established in 1670,  Slavery becomes justified by southern whites on the basis of race  Family life was limited, but created strong family bonds  The middle Passage – more than 1 million died en route; those that survived became slaves. Early Colonial slavery

5. Slave Economy – VA, MD & the Carolinas VA & MD - the “Tobacco Revolution”; after Bacon’s rebellion, the elite took advantage of the slave - slave codes were established - better working and living conditions than WI - slave children were encouraged to increase workforce (by mid 18 th century, ¾ of slaves were American born) The Carolinas (south Carolina ) - Slave Labor much more harsh, but slower growing - colony became wealthy from the growth of rice. - climate conditions were harsh and life in the swamp lands and illness killed many slaves

6. Reaction to the imperial slave Economy 1.The rise of African communities -diverse group; -Friendships and marriage across ethnic lines blurred the clan or family affiliation -Common language developed -Some African values remained 2. The rise of slave codes – - denied education, accumulation of material possessions, the right to associate with others, 3. The Stono Rebellion 1739 - the Spanish governor of Florida promised all slaves their freedom, to force all the slaves to run away - war broke out between England and Spain, and during 75 African led a revolt near the Stono River

7. 1.Who are the subjects of this painting? To what do the images refer? 2.What do we know about the artist? Why might he or she have elected to remain anonymous? 3.What was the artist’s purpose in creating this image with this title?

8. The Rise of the Southern Gentry Reading life of William Byrd II