Module #1 Introduction to the Atlantic Slave Trade Overview of the Atlantic Slave Trade, its history, and its impact
Module #2 The Transatlantic Slave Trade:A Brief History Timeline of the transatlantic slave trade, major players, and key events
Module #3 The Human Cost of Slavery The experiences of enslaved Africans, conditions on slave ships, and the Middle Passage
Module #4 The Economic Engine of Slavery The role of slavery in the global economy, triangular trade, and the benefits and costs of slavery
Module #5 Early Abolitionist Movements The origins of anti-slavery movements, key figures, and early campaigns
Module #6 The British Abolitionist Movement The role of Britain in the abolition of the slave trade, key figures, and legislation
Module #7 The American Abolitionist Movement The role of the United States in the abolition of the slave trade, key figures, and legislation
Module #8 The French Abolitionist Movement The role of France in the abolition of the slave trade, key figures, and legislation
Module #9 The Role of Enslaved Peoples in Abolition The agency and resistance of enslaved Africans, rebellions, and self-emancipation
Module #10 The Haitian Revolution The first successful slave revolt in modern history, led by Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines
Module #11 The British Abolition Act of 1807 The passage and significance of the British Abolition Act, and its impact on the transatlantic slave trade
Module #12 The American Abolition Act of 1807 The passage and significance of the American Abolition Act, and its impact on the transatlantic slave trade
Module #13 The French Abolition Act of 1815 The passage and significance of the French Abolition Act, and its impact on the transatlantic slave trade
Module #14 The Suppression of the Slave Trade The efforts to enforce abolition, the role of the British Navy, and the challenges of suppressing the slave trade
Module #15 The Illegal Slave Trade The continuation of the slave trade despite abolition, the role of illegal slave traders, and the consequences
Module #16 The Legacy of Abolition The impact of abolition on the modern world, including the legacy of racism and inequality
Module #17 Modern-Day Slavery The continuation of forced labor and human trafficking in the modern era
Module #18 Conclusion:Lessons from Abolition Reflections on the course, the importance of understanding abolition, and its relevance to contemporary issues
Module #19 Primary Sources:Slave Narratives Analysis of primary sources from enslaved Africans, including narratives and oral histories
Module #20 Primary Sources:Abolitionist Writings Analysis of primary sources from abolitionists, including pamphlets, speeches, and letters
Module #21 Historiography of Abolition The changing interpretations of abolition in historical scholarship
Module #22 Debates in Abolitionist Historiography Key debates among historians about the abolition of the slave trade, including the role of economics and morality
Module #23 Case Study:The Zong Massacre In-depth analysis of the Zong massacre, a notorious episode in the history of the slave trade
Module #24 Case Study:The Amistad Mutiny In-depth analysis of the Amistad mutiny, a famous slave revolt and its significance
Module #25 Comparative Abolition:A Global Perspective Comparison of the abolition of the slave trade in different regions, including the Americas, Africa, and Asia
Module #26 Abolition and the Formation of Racial Identities The impact of abolition on the formation of racial identities and the construction of race
Module #27 Abolition and Gender The role of gender in the abolition of the slave trade, including the experiences of enslaved women
Module #28 Abolition and Class The impact of abolition on social class and economic structures
Module #29 Abolition and Religion The role of religion in the abolition of the slave trade, including the contributions of religious groups
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Abolition of the Atlantic Slave Trade career
