WATCH: African Slave Trade

Slavery is difficult to learn about because it is such a horrific time in history, but it is important to understand and know about history. Edmund Burke wrote, "“Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it.” 

As you are watching this video, think about the following questions:

• How was slavery a business?
• How was slavery tied to the economy?

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