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Africans in America. Part 1, The terrible transformation. Interview with John Fynn, professor of history, University of Ghana /

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John Fynn is interviewed about the first Europeans in America and how trade began with Africa, beginning of the slave trade, impact of the gun on Africa, existence of slavery in Africa, unholy alliance between African and European traders, traditions, expertise and skills that African people brought...

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Other Authors: Bagwell, Orlando (Producer), Bellows, Susan (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Boston, MA : WGBH Educational Foundation, [1998]
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
African Americans > History > To 1863.
Slavery > Africa > History > 17th century.
Slavery > United States > History > 17th century.
Slave trade > History > 17th century.
Noirs américains > Histoire > Jusqu'à 1863.
Esclavage > États-Unis > Histoire > 17e siècle.
Esclaves > Commerce > Histoire > 17e siècle.
African Americans.
Slave trade.
Slavery.
Africa.
United States.
To 1863
interviews.
Interviews.
History.
Unedited footage.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:John Fynn is interviewed about the first Europeans in America and how trade began with Africa, beginning of the slave trade, impact of the gun on Africa, existence of slavery in Africa, unholy alliance between African and European traders, traditions, expertise and skills that African people brought to America, the journey from the castles of Ghana to America, the treatment Africans received from the slavers.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed September 20, 2017).
Physical Description:1 online resource (51 min.)
Playing Time:00:50:38