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1 Husbands may be sold from their wives Husbands may be sold from their wives Children may be sold from their mothers Children may be sold from their mothers Slaves are not to be taught to read and write Slaves are not to be taught to read and write Slaves cannot own property Slaves cannot own property Slaves cannot give evidence in court against white people Slaves cannot give evidence in court against white people Slaves are not allowed to travel Slaves are not allowed to travel Slaves caught trying to run away will be branded Slaves caught trying to run away will be branded Slaves cannot gather in groups Slaves cannot gather in groups Slaves cannot carry weapons Slaves cannot carry weapons What was the purpose of these laws?  Can you see any links between them What was the purpose of these laws?  Can you see any links between them  starter activity

2 What were conditions really like on the plantations? TBAT explain how slaves were treated by plantation owners To assess the accuracy of sources To write a third entry in a ‘slave trade diary’  LOs  Key words: brand flogging

3 A slave auction in the nineteenth century. What is happening in this picture?  Do you think this image was produced by a supporter or an opponent of the slave trade?

4 What do you think is happening in this picture? Read Wilkes, p.78 & explain 2 main ways to buy slaves. Which source tells you most about this process?

5 Study the sources around the room. Work in teams of 3 & find evidence for the following: Working & living conditions Punishments Evidence of resistance  Assess how far we can trust the sources – think about who wrote them, when & why

6  Your task Write a third entry in your diary. You are the captain of a slave trading ship, visiting one of the Caribbean islands you trade with. Write a third entry in your diary. You are the captain of a slave trading ship, visiting one of the Caribbean islands you trade with. Describe an auction Describe an auction Describe conditions on the plantations Describe conditions on the plantations Describe how happy the slaves seem Describe how happy the slaves seem  Reflect on how you feel about this stage of the Triangular Trade compared with the others  Reflect on how you feel about this stage of the Triangular Trade compared with the others

7  Success criteria SatisfactoryGetting betterWow factor! You include less than 3 key features You only use a scattering of key terms and may use them incorrectly or misspell them You have made a limited attempt to write in the style of a diary You include at least 3 of the key features, but need to develop them further You use some key terms, but perhaps not very frequently or not always appropriately You present your work as a diary entry You develop all 3 key features, i.e. describe an auction, conditions on the plantations and the happiness (or not) of slaves You use technical vocab frequently and confidently, e.g. scramble, yams & okra You demonstrate how the author of the diary has reflected on this stage of the Triangular Trade

8 Plenary Plenary Explain the following: sale of slaves, work routines, punishments Explain the following: sale of slaves, work routines, punishments Which source was the most reliable in your opinion? Which source was the most reliable in your opinion?  Extension. Why is it so difficult to find out about the real lives of slaves on plantations?  Extension. Why is it so difficult to find out about the real lives of slaves on plantations?

9 What became of Toussaint L’Ouverture? What became of Toussaint L’Ouverture? Why do you think Haiti is a very special island to many Africans today? Why do you think Haiti is a very special island to many Africans today?  Extension

10  Homework Revise for a slip test on: Key words Life in Georgian England Slave trade


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