Image Explorations

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Click here or on the graphic below to view the Image Explorations slideshow for this chapter. Refer to the slideshow to answer the essay questions below.

This activity contains 3 questions.

Examine the drawing of the slave traders marching Africans in a coffle. What precautions have been taken to ensure captivity? Describe the coffle and explain how it worked to maintain control over the captives. Who are the slave traders and how are they ensuring the captives will remain obeident?

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Describe the condition of the Africans shown in the drawing depicting the march to the slave ship. Compare the appearance of the Africans and the coffle shown in this drawing to the appearance of the Africans and coffle in the other image.

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Assume the identity of a slave trader and using the chapter's opening document and the two images. Write a brief description of the importance of the coffle in the transport of captured Africans to the coast.

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