<p>This episode covers the development of the African slave trade and traces its role in the colonization of the Americas. Because the slave trade was so profitable as an economic activity, pirates were drawn to slave ships, sometimes becoming slave traders and other times becoming the givers of freedom.</p>

This episode covers the development of the African slave trade and traces its role in the colonization of the Americas. Because the slave trade was so profitable as an economic activity, pirates were drawn to slave ships, sometimes becoming slave traders and other times becoming the givers of freedom.

Chattel Slavery, African Trade & Piracy

My name is Dr. Solomon Smith. I have been teaching history at the University level since 2004. This podcast is an extension of the classes that I teach. The first season will cover a Survey of American History, but future seasons will include topics like Colonial America, The American Revolution, First Contact in the New World, Pirates in the Americas and sports history.

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Chattel Slavery, African Trade & Piracy

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