► Why the slave trade?

►  Why West Africa?

►  What is the devastating long term impact on West Africa?

►  What is the impact on the slaves and on the sailors from the transporting of the slaves?

►  What effect does the end of the slave trade have on slavery?
►  Why is slavery favored in the South?

►  Why does the South’s view of slavery evolve from “necessary evil” to “positive good?”

►  What is the impact of technology on slavery?

►  What is the mixed impact of American independence on slavery?