History
102 – Learning Module 1/Online
Activity
2: The Terrible Transformation[1]
In this
activity, you will be asked to learn more about the “Terrible
Transformation” --- the transport of African captives to the
American colonies in the 17th century. The background of this historical event is
discussed in Chapter 2 of the textbook, a chapter that is not assigned for this
class. Thus, this activity offers a more detailed account, most especially the
horrors suffered by enslaved Africans in the “middle
passage.”
You are
asked to read (1) an overview about the Middle Passage and (2) an excerpt from
Chapter 2 from the autobiography of Oluadah Equiano. Also, you can look at
visual images of the African slave trade and the Middle Passage.
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Timing: Dates: Posted
Aug. 31. Comments due in the discussion – September 7
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Assessment: 20
points. Based on comments in online discussion
Assignment
– Prepare for the Online Discussion
Step One: Overview of the Middle Passage:
Step
Two: The Narrative of Olaudah Equiano:
Read
excerpts from Equiano’s autobiography.
Note that his purpose in writing about his experiences was to convince readers
that the slave trade and slavery must end.
Provide three precise examples from Chapter 2 of his work that argues
for the end of slavery.
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Source:
Olaudah
Equiano - The Middle Passage (excerpts)
from Chapter 2 of his autobiography
Images: Select one or two
images that would best illustrate Equiano’s
autobiography. Which would you choose
and why?
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Source:
Images
of the Middle Passage (Use this link to view the online slide show).
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