The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Crash Course Black American History #1

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  • čas přidán 12. 06. 2024
  • Today we're learning about the Transatlantic Slave Trade, which brought millions of captive Africans to the Americas between the 16th and 19th centuries, with the largest number of people trafficked between 1700 and 1808. We'll look at the ships and crews that brought enslaved people across the ocean via what was known as the Middle Passage and explore the horrific conditions that these captives endured.
    SOURCES
    Africans in America: The Terrible Transformation 1450-1750. PBS. to.pbs.org/3botPFQ
    The Atlantic Slave Trade: Crash Course World History. • The Atlantic Slave Tra...
    The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, The African by Olaudah Equiano. bit.ly/3uKSYSN
    Encyclopedia of Slave Resistance and Rebellion, Volume 1 edited by Junius P. Rodriguez bit.ly/3bk4Nb9
    Lepore, J. (2005). A World of Possibilities: Slavery and Freedom in Dutch New Amsterdam. In I. Berlin and L. Harris (Eds.), Slavery in New York (p. 57 - 90).
    Gomez, Melissa. Charleston Apologizes for City’s Role in Slave Trade. New York Times, June 19, 2018 nyti.ms/3fdEVyN
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    SOURCES
    Africans in America: The Terrible Transformation 1450-1750. PBS. to.pbs.org/3botPFQ
    The Atlantic Slave Trade: Crash Course World History. • The Atlantic Slave Tra...
    The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, The African by Olaudah Equiano. bit.ly/3uKSYSN
    Encyclopedia of Slave Resistance and Rebellion, Volume 1 edited by Junius P. Rodriguez bit.ly/3bk4Nb9
    Lepore, J. (2005). A World of Possibilities: Slavery and Freedom in Dutch New Amsterdam. In I. Berlin and L. Harris (Eds.), Slavery in New York (p. 57 - 90).
    Gomez, Melissa. Charleston Apologizes for City’s Role in Slave Trade. New York Times, June 19, 2018 nyti.ms/3fdEVyN
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Komentáře • 161

  • @briannacarter8702
    @briannacarter8702 Před 3 lety +3734

    "Human beings," "enslaved Africans," and "African captives" instead of slaves. Language is so important and I appreciate the recognition of our ancestors' humanity.

  • @misschievous6194
    @misschievous6194 Před 3 lety +2528

    This is going to be a depressing and enlightening series. Thank you for doing it.

  • @NY-rg3gy
    @NY-rg3gy Před 3 lety +1413

    I am a high school history teacher. I can not thank you enough for this video and this series.

  • @chrisacosta9433
    @chrisacosta9433 Před 3 lety +1114

    I have yet to finish the video, but I am grateful that the seriousness of this topic was reflected in the tone of the video. I hope that as this series continue, there will be moments of hopefulness and happiness that can also be reflected in the tone of the video. Thank you again, for not making light of a truly horric period in human history.

  • @rajnair4678
    @rajnair4678 Před 3 lety +1219

    This is gonna be one of the saddest yet proudest crash course series.

  • @guyfriendo2917
    @guyfriendo2917 Před 3 lety +391

    This is a great idea for a crash course series. I learned embarrassingly little about black history in school.

  • @TacticalFluke09
    @TacticalFluke09 Před 3 lety +702

    clint is a truly excellent host. someone I'd gladly listen to for as long as they care to speak. looking forward to the rest of this series

  • @williehardiman6766
    @williehardiman6766 Před 3 lety +308

    So happy to have this series.

  • @bucca2
    @bucca2 Před 3 lety +303

    I read Olaudah Equiano's book for a history class this past semester, it's really worth a read.

  • @doctor1267
    @doctor1267 Před 3 lety +60

    This man's voice is super captivating. I could listen to him all day!

  • @iamshooketh9504
    @iamshooketh9504 Před 3 lety +327

    The day when my History teacher tells us we’ll start Black History, this turns up in my notifications ✨😌

  • @junkjunkloot4357
    @junkjunkloot4357 Před 3 lety +83

    I have no insight to note, but more people need to see this, so here's a comment to appease the almighty algorithm. 🌻

  • @Wilbehr
    @Wilbehr Před 3 lety +225

    Thank you for the explanation of enslaved vs slave. I will try to use this when I have to discuss these themes going forward.

  • @angelosylvester4259
    @angelosylvester4259 Před 3 lety +190

    Very thankful for Crash Course. How many times have you seen Black History botched? This is important.

  • @Jakobknits
    @Jakobknits Před 3 lety +88

    This video is fantastic and I am so glad Crash Course is revisiting this topic with more seriousness than their previous attempt.
    I wish there was more information in the video about the societies enslaved people were taken from. Who were they before they were enslaved? What culture did they have? What languages did they speak? I feel like it would humanize enslaved people more in these stories to know who loved them, who reared them, and who lost them when they were taken or sold away.

  • @gcarsk
    @gcarsk Před 3 lety +212

    Very glad y’all are covering this. It’s a very interesting and important topic that isn’t taught very in-depth to most Americans.

  • @rissyrose3661
    @rissyrose3661 Před 11 měsíci +8

    As a black female, I have never been happy with the fact that our own black people traded us for materials. Our own people helped fueled the slave trade. Never been happy with that.

  • @makouras
    @makouras Před 3 lety +93

    A great start to this series, I'm looking forward to the next episode!
    Btw this is very interesting for international viewers, such as myself, not just Americans.

  • @jessebressette6818
    @jessebressette6818 Před 3 lety +54

    This has to be the most important Crash Course that I have seen. It is crucial for everyone to see and understand the info that this series has to offer. I also thank the entirety of the team that has worked hard to create this series.

  • @adrianfach7892
    @adrianfach7892 Před 3 lety +22

    This might have been the best and most impactful video I have ever seen on CZcams.
    I am embarrassed to say that I had no Idea that Europas involvement in the trade of enslaved people was so huge.
    I think I never shed a tear because of a YT video before. Thank you for this series.

  • @CyborgKilNonx
    @CyborgKilNonx Před 3 lety +44

    I value this series very highly. Thank you crash course and everyone who is a part of production for making this a reality. Black history is American history.

  • @LegoLordPro
    @LegoLordPro Před 3 lety +27

    Finally a history series that will touch on very serious matters such as slavery and how Blacks in the US had lived out their lives since the early American days to now. I wonder if it will touch on recent history, which I assume it will eventually.

  • @policeman6592
    @policeman6592 Před rokem +5

    thank you the video was very informative keep up with the good things

  • @JaimeNyx15
    @JaimeNyx15 Před 3 lety +84

    This promises to be a really fascinating series. I’ll be following closely week to week!

  • @ashtreylil1
    @ashtreylil1 Před 3 lety +40

    This might be the first crash course I complete 🙏🏾

  • @riruahm2960
    @riruahm2960 Před 3 lety +38

    I can't but to words how incredibly sad this made me, thank you for bringing the voices of enslaved people to live. I want to hear more of their narrative. I can't imagine the horror they went through and I forever will keep them on my mind.

  • @Eccolegendz20
    @Eccolegendz20 Před 3 lety +28

    I love that you guys are making this series. I plan to have my daughter and son watch it. I doubt their school will be this deep.

  • @ajt7899
    @ajt7899 Před 3 lety +45

    This is so important & I am so thankful for this series - already!

  • @MrChristiangraham
    @MrChristiangraham Před 3 lety +40

    Thanks very much, Clint. This opening episode was illuminating and I am looking forward to the rest of the series.

  • @TheAcademik
    @TheAcademik Před 3 lety +33

    Thank you Crash Course for talking about Black American History outside of the month of February. Black American History is American History!

  • @jessicabidon9903
    @jessicabidon9903 Před 3 lety +24

    I'm so glad you're doing this series!

  • @ujuoh7730
    @ujuoh7730 Před 3 lety +38

    This is extremely difficult hear, but very important to learn. I would never be able to fully understand the pains and sufferings of the enslaved human beings, but I will forever remember the fact that they suffered.

  • @Alexii18
    @Alexii18 Před 3 lety +8

    My undergrad thesis was on this topic. I’m happy to see Crash Course began this series.

  • @voidvisvires1673
    @voidvisvires1673 Před 3 lety +32

    Really great work with this one guys. Its imperative that this history see the light of day. Thanks for all your time and effort. looking forward to the next episode

  • @linguaphile88
    @linguaphile88 Před 3 lety +72

    I'm surprised at how much of this they got right when we learned this in school. But there is still so much that was left out.

  • @airwriq
    @airwriq Před 3 lety +32

    This was very informative and done respectfully. Kudos

  • @norgtube
    @norgtube Před 3 lety +32

    Clint! This is amazing!

  • @YourTypicalMental
    @YourTypicalMental Před 3 lety +11

    This will be your most important work.

  • @The31Souleater
    @The31Souleater Před 3 lety +34

    I'm so excited for this series, I've been waiting for this for years

  • @brfaest
    @brfaest Před 3 lety +19

    Thank you for providing a piece of history that should be highlighted and integrated into our collective knowledge. I look forward to learning along the journey

  • @benhoff901
    @benhoff901 Před 3 lety +25

    Such high quality work here. Thank you CC

  • @sonorasgirl
    @sonorasgirl Před 3 lety +18

    I have nothing to add really (algorithm comment!) but thanks for taking the time and emotional energy required to do this 👑. It’s appreciated

  • @alexdonovan-lowe4524
    @alexdonovan-lowe4524 Před 3 lety +20

    I am in support of this series 100%! I'm also commenting so this can get more exposure.

  • @jimenat357
    @jimenat357 Před 3 lety +18

    This series was very needed. Thank you

  • @shellelsharone3860
    @shellelsharone3860 Před rokem +3

    so emotional after watching this.

  • @jaimeedge2142
    @jaimeedge2142 Před rokem +3

    Thanks!

  • @darkhillduck7389
    @darkhillduck7389 Před 3 lety +53

    It boggles me that people in America dont learn about this stuff. We learn about this in Denmark, in depth, with original historical accounts. We had 3 months of the subject "black America"

  • @elise2068
    @elise2068 Před 3 lety +12

    Thank you Clint Smith and Crash Course!

  • @jessegrinstead
    @jessegrinstead Před 3 lety +28

    Outstanding! This is sure to be a phenomenal series.

  • @midnightcontender1569
    @midnightcontender1569 Před 3 lety +10

    Great episode. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

  • @kimmiecochran
    @kimmiecochran Před rokem +3

    Thank you all for this. So well done.

  • @fahim113
    @fahim113 Před 3 lety +25

    Depressing but vital.

  • @anthonygreene8418
    @anthonygreene8418 Před rokem +5

    I appreciate all these history lessons you have brought to the light,which many(especially schools)have buried or will not touch...THANK YOU!!

  • @user-eheidhdh
    @user-eheidhdh Před 9 měsíci +1

    I think I'm so lucky to find this channel

  • @videojomoody
    @videojomoody Před 3 lety +34

    Glad to see this topic covered - want to show it to my son, even though he may be too young for since of the content it's important to understand how the world we live in came to be.

  • @kristenmuir9586
    @kristenmuir9586 Před rokem +4

    I'm glad to see a Crash Course video on this subject that isn't the slightly goofy video with John Greene. All respect to John Greene, but the tone of that Crash Course video is a bit too comical.

  • @kloo263
    @kloo263 Před 3 lety +19

    I appreciate the honesty of your videos and I appreciate that they're informative and not divisive.

  • @muhannadhariri3361
    @muhannadhariri3361 Před 3 lety +7

    So excited for the coming episodes!

  • @romeokilo125
    @romeokilo125 Před 3 lety +9

    Very excited for this series.

  • @SoupBone-bp1qk
    @SoupBone-bp1qk Před rokem +3

    Thank you for doing this series. True American history must be taught.

  • @RandomWizardArt
    @RandomWizardArt Před 3 lety +10

    Thank you so much for making this, I learned a lot in this video

  • @ohemaa1399
    @ohemaa1399 Před 3 lety +26

    Omg Yessss, love Crashcourse for this

  • @VigiliaMortisYT
    @VigiliaMortisYT Před 3 lety +8

    Very well done episode. Im looking forward to watching more :)

  • @emmalangkjaer2738
    @emmalangkjaer2738 Před 3 lety +9

    Thank you so much for creating this. It is so enlightening and will help many people understand why we are where we are today.

  • @Rhyto
    @Rhyto Před 3 lety +11

    Very informative, looking forward to more while I get some more reading done on this subject.

  • @theinternaut1991
    @theinternaut1991 Před 3 lety +13

    This video was impressively comprehensive,
    Thank you guys so much, I'm a college student who has been thru this material many times, and this video taught me so much more, thank you.

  • @Kc441
    @Kc441 Před 3 lety +7

    I salute you Mr Smith. Outstanding job.

  • @malkye1030
    @malkye1030 Před rokem +2

    Thank you Clint Smith and Crash course for this series.

  • @maliksachs7329
    @maliksachs7329 Před rokem +1

    Just what I needed when I needed it most, thank you brother.

  • @bbizzle5193
    @bbizzle5193 Před 3 lety +6

    This video was absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much!

  • @kgp1958
    @kgp1958 Před 3 lety +9

    Phenomenally good...thank you.

  • @niyiiyanda6133
    @niyiiyanda6133 Před 3 lety +14

    Powerful stuff 🔥

  • @sp3ct0rsUrg3
    @sp3ct0rsUrg3 Před 3 lety +7

    Brilliant work. Enlightening and important.

  • @MrJoki56
    @MrJoki56 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I appreciate this channel for giving the proper gravity to discuss the slavery system that happened in the americas. I think being able to discuss this history earnestly and transparently can propel this country as well as other countries to be able to fix current problems related to racism

  • @davidcrosthwaite
    @davidcrosthwaite Před rokem +4

    This guy has an awesome speaking voice!

  • @kinglito9569
    @kinglito9569 Před 3 lety +9

    Finally someone is telling the other side of the story love this channel. Great work.

  • @Magic_Ice
    @Magic_Ice Před 3 lety +4

    Cool new series. Will watch.

  • @alguien6073
    @alguien6073 Před 3 lety +13

    Thank you for this concise description on this topic! Keep it up!

  • @tinyanisu1927
    @tinyanisu1927 Před 3 lety +6

    This is very well made. Thank you. And I appreciate your choice of pace for content delivery. It's appropriate.

  • @modestysnooze6154
    @modestysnooze6154 Před 3 lety +10

    I am very much looking forward to more of this series!

  • @nanaamaleza4160
    @nanaamaleza4160 Před rokem

    This really helpful..and thanks for throwing more lights on this

  • @Carlos-ln8fd
    @Carlos-ln8fd Před 3 lety +9

    Great video thanks.

  • @jamesatwood4433
    @jamesatwood4433 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for this.

  • @StudioVegan
    @StudioVegan Před rokem

    This is going to tough but it’s needed thank you so much for this.

  • @johnduarte9248
    @johnduarte9248 Před rokem +1

    This man is a good teacher. I will learn from him.

  • @billfreedom4313
    @billfreedom4313 Před rokem +1

    thanks for doing this

  • @user-xf7fn7ed2e
    @user-xf7fn7ed2e Před 10 měsíci +4

    Some of what I've seen so far is familiar from my studies in high school and at university, but I'm already learning details that were whitewashed from the textbooks. Thank you so much for producing this; it is so important to our country and the world right now.

  • @davissae
    @davissae Před rokem +1

    Excellent video. Thank you.

  • @mauricerobertson8211
    @mauricerobertson8211 Před rokem +3

    🤎 I ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY COMPLETELY ADORE THESE BLACK HISTORY COURSES AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!🖤 ( Pitrsburgh, Pennsylvania)

  • @6donta
    @6donta Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you Crash Course

  • @donotcallmyname8564
    @donotcallmyname8564 Před 3 lety +10

    Thank you for the knowledge that you cascade. Please, if possible, do each episode of the Eyes on the Prize briefly. I know there's a lot to cover, but maybe you can draw out the most remarkable points. Thank you one more time! I will be your most dedicated audience as I am very much into the African-American culture.

  • @ebonyblack4563
    @ebonyblack4563 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for this series.

  • @urooj09
    @urooj09 Před 3 lety +13

    Wow I guess I am gonna be sad for the whole series.
    Also hope crashcourse produces more such courses about other parts of world like the caste system in Indian subcontinent , or slavery in Africa and middle East

  • @gamingjay141
    @gamingjay141 Před rokem +2

    Thank you. Very informative.

  • @IGElvira
    @IGElvira Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you for this course!

  • @bigyeticane
    @bigyeticane Před rokem +3

    Thank you for doing this series. Chattel slavery has affected so much of all of the history of the United States that "Black American History" really should be a required course for EVERYONE who expects to attain a college degree in this country.

  • @depressedpebbles
    @depressedpebbles Před rokem +1

    Thank you so so much for this series. It will be extremely helpful to clarify what sort of language to use. Enslaved over slave totally makes sense.

  • @bencurmusicproductions9677

    Great video. Thanks!

  • @sheepmellow
    @sheepmellow Před rokem +3

    This is a pretty uncomfortable topic, like all things heavy, but one that should absolutely be acknowledged for what it was... interesting that the percentage was 5% that ended up in North America in the end. That travel seemed like an absolute hellscape to go through. Also while I am definitely bummed out now, this was a very educational presentation, thank you.

  • @MrRmcbigboss
    @MrRmcbigboss Před 3 lety +15

    I wonder if the black background canvas behind Clint Smith will start to fill and show objects related specifically to the culture of black history as the series progress.
    I can see this is going to be an enlightening series for many.