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| − | The '''slave trade''' began in 1455 in [[Africa]] as part of the [[Columbian exchange]]. The pope gave justification to enslave non-[[Christians]] in a papal bull. It became an important part of Africa's economy. It did not come to an end until 1800-1865 with the work of Christians; [[William Wilberforce]] and [[John Wesley]]. The [[United States]] passed the [[13th Amendment]] in response to it. | + | The '''slave trade''' began in 1455 in [[Africa]] as part of the [[Columbian exchange]]. The [[pope]] gave justification to enslave non-[[Christians]] in a [[papal bull]]. It became an important part of Africa's economy. It did not come to an end until 1800-1865 with the work of Christians; [[William Wilberforce]] and [[John Wesley]]. The [[United States]] passed the [[13th Amendment]] in response to it. |
[[World History Lecture Eight]] can be used for more information. | [[World History Lecture Eight]] can be used for more information. | ||
[[Category:History]] | [[Category:History]] | ||
Revision as of 00:17, January 15, 2008
The slave trade began in 1455 in Africa as part of the Columbian exchange. The pope gave justification to enslave non-Christians in a papal bull. It became an important part of Africa's economy. It did not come to an end until 1800-1865 with the work of Christians; William Wilberforce and John Wesley. The United States passed the 13th Amendment in response to it.
World History Lecture Eight can be used for more information.