AMH-2097 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Nzinga Of Ndongo And Matamba, Triangular Trade, Phillis Wheatley
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He, himself, had slaves: over 2 centuries, the farming of tobacco, indigo, and rice was primarily dependent on the labor of slaves, in 1643, a tax was placed on the labor of african women. Overall, more people started to live during this time, black and white: communities of free blacks started to take place after the 1730"s. Many were children of white women and black men. Women in west africa: productive, independent, and could be powerful members of their society. Primarily responsible for farming, wove cloth, and were traders. !1: queen nzinga ruler of angola, daughter of a slave. Her brother died so she took over since there was no male heir. She was well known for being a great negotiator, was able to maintain her peoples freedom from portuguese. Monday, september 18, 2017: women captured and sent to america.
