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One of the most horrific events of the slave trade occurred when the crew of the slave ship Zong murdered 132 enslaved Africans by throwing them overboard. The ship's owners then attempted to claim insurance for their 'lost cargo.' This event sparked increased opposition to the slave trade in Britain and became a catalyst for the abolition movement.

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The Zong Massacre - In Our Time (BBC 2020)

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Led by Sengbe Pieh (Joseph Cinqué), 53 enslaved Africans aboard the Spanish ship La Amistad staged a successful rebellion. After seizing control of the ship, they attempted to sail back to Africa but were captured near Long Island. Their subsequent court case became a landmark in the abolitionist movement, ultimately resulting in their freedom.

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The Amistad Rebellion in History and Film

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1700s: Elmina Castle - Gateway of No Return

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1700s: Elmina Castle - Gateway of No Return

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Elmina Castle was one of the most important stops in the slave trade. Through its 'Door of No Return,' countless Africans were forced onto ships bound for the Americas. The castle held up to 1,500 enslaved people at a time in horrible conditions before their deadly journey across the Atlantic.

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The History of Slave Trade in Ghana 🇬🇭  Full Documentary

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Denmark Vesey, a formerly enslaved man who bought his freedom, planned one of the most extensive slave uprisings in U.S. history in Charleston. Though the rebellion was discovered before it could take place, it demonstrated the resistance and organization of enslaved communities.

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How The Denmark Vesey Slave Revolt Shook The Foundation of Slavery

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Kidnapped at age 11 from present-day Nigeria, Olaudah Equiano survived the middle passage and eventually bought his freedom. His autobiography, published in 1789, became one of the most powerful first-hand accounts of the slave trade and significantly influenced the abolition movement.

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British Black History Icon - Olaudah Equiano (1745 - 1797)

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In Southampton County, Virginia, Nat Turner led the most significant slave uprising in U.S. history. Though the rebellion was eventually suppressed, it sent shockwaves through the American South and intensified both pro- and anti-slavery movements.

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“Fighters for Freedom” Across the Smithsonian: Nat Turner’s Bible

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1619: The Arrival of the First Enslaved Africans in Jamestown

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1619: The Arrival of the First Enslaved Africans in Jamestown

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In 1619, the first Africans were brought to the British colony of Virginia in North America. This marked the beginning of the institutionalized practice of slavery in what would become the United States.

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1619: The First Africans in Virginia and the Making of America (Part 1)

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The Stono Rebellion was one of the largest slave uprisings in the British mainland colonies, taking place in South Carolina. Enslaved Africans seeking freedom marched south towards Spanish Florida, where they hoped to be free.

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The Stono Rebellion: Crash Course Black American History #6

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This early rebellion by enslaved Africans in New York City saw them rise against slavery, resulting in fierce punishment as a deterrent to potential future revolts.

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The New York Slave Revolt of 1712 (with @genzhistorian)

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19th Century: Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

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19th Century: Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

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Harriet Tubman, an escaped enslaved person, risked her life to help hundreds of enslaved individuals reach safety via the Underground Railroad, a secret network that guided them to freedom in the North and Canada.

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Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad (Documentary)