WHY DID AFRICANS COOPERATE?

WHY DID AFRICANS COOPERATE?

1. Europeans paid high price forslaves because demand for sugarwas high
2. low pop. density had alreadymade labor (and slaves) valuableexisting mechanisms supplied Eurodemand

367,000

1,868,000

6,133,000

3,330,000

–

1,000,000

2,000,000

3,000,000

4,000,000

5,000,000

6,000,000

7,000,000

1460-1600

1601-1700

1701-1801

1801-1900

Theories of Slavery

Slavery and Climate

• Extreme weather events disrupt society

Theories:

• Droughtdecreasedslavery by increasing associatedcosts

• Agriculture fails
• Population declines
• Difficult to raise taxes/lower productivity
• Higher slave mortality

• Sub-humid/savannah regions: more sensitive to change

Theories of Slavery

Slavery and Climate

• Extreme weather events disrupt society

Theories:

• Droughtincreasedslavery

• Population disruptedmore conflict
• People without food migratemore vulnerable tocapture
• People sell themselves into slavery

• Some historians say Africa experienced prolonged dryspell from 1630-1860

Theories of Slavery

Slavery and Climate

• NOT TO EXCUSE RESPONSIBILITY
• Such numbers only possible because ofEuropean demand

How did climate affect slavetrade?

Discussion: Marks“Empires”

• What are changes to the world from 1500-1775?

• Political changes
• Economic/trade-related
• Social changes
• Environmental changes

• What is causing some regions/empires to expand and otherto contract?

• What resources do empires need? Why?
• How do climate and geography affect the search for thoseresources?
• Give examples from Asia, Middle East, Europe and pre-ColumbianAmericas.

• With Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, how do Europeansmodify the environment for economic interests?

Agenda

1. read excerpt of Parker’sGlobal CrisisonBlackboard
2. read Marks 86-96
3. Quiz #6 next Wedquestions from both
   

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