1. Read Olaudah Equiano: Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/15399
2. Terms to identify:
Transatlantic Slave TradeMiddle Passage
PlantationCash Crop
Triangle TradeManumission
QuakerAbolition
Slave Trade Act of 1807Igbo
Paragraph #1: Identifications
Using specific terms from history (use the list of terms above) connect the reading to specific historical developments. This paragraph must have 5-7 specific terms from the list above identified in complete sentence and paragraph format. Do not write a summary.
Paragraph #2: Analysis
Analyze the reading for its importance and value. Specifically discuss the importance of Equiano’s slave narrative, the first of its kind. How did it influence the UK abolition movement? What impact did this book have on abolition? How did UK abolition influence US abolition? Use specific examples & details to write a paragraph.
Paragraph #3: Reaction
What is your opinion of the reading? Did you enjoy reading it