2. Beginnings of Slavery Slavery had been a practice for centuries, even in Africa. You would usually become a slave because you owed someone money or you were a prisoner Once your debt was repaid you could leave, and your treatment wasn’t horrible. Was not based on any race. Blacks held black as slaves in Africa and traded them.

3. King Mansa Musa Emperor of Mali 1280-1337 Brought Islam to West Africa Set up a vast empire through mining and a trading triangle of gold and spices. Legends of his gold spread to Europe The Europeans then hoped to find this gold for their own use. Significance: Setting up trade with Europe and getting Europeans exposed to Africa.

4. Colonial Influence When capitalism started to produce a competition for who could accumulate the most wealth, European colonies began to explore new worlds. They landed in Africa (the Portuguese were first) Once there, they found gold and treasures They also found that many African tribes were small and un-united

5. The Renaissance Along with capitalism, the Renaissance had an influence on the birth of this type of slavery. Science and technology grew, especially in Europe European technology and weaponry was more advanced. They had guns, horses, and fast ships to sail the seas. When they landed in Africa, they saw an opportunity to make money and conquer.

7. View on Race Because of societal changes at the time like the Renaissance and the birth of Capitalism, Europeans began to see black Africans as “savages” They believed it was their duty to tame God’s savage creatures. They believed in their hearts that they were better than all Africans and they the Africans were not people as they were.