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

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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[@briannacarter8702]

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

[@misschievous6194]

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

[@guyfriendo2917]

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

[@TacticalFluke09]

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

[@NY-rg3gy]

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

[@rajnair4678]

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

[@chrisacosta9433]

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.

[@williehardiman6766]

So happy to have this series.

[@bucca2]

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

[@doctor1267]

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

[@Wilbehr]

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]

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

[@junkjunkloot4357]

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[@Jakobknits]

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.

[@iamshooketh9504]

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

[@LegoLordPro]

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.

[@adrianfach7892]

This might have been the best and most impactful video I have ever seen on KZbin. 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.

[@rissyrose3661]

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.

[@Alexii18]

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

[@makouras]

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.

[@amadeusmalonje8263]

Watching this from Malawi 🇲🇼

[@TheAcademik]

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

[@CyborgKilNonx]

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.

[@jessebressette6818]

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.

[@Eccolegendz20]

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.

[@gcarsk]

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.

[@JaimeNyx15]

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

[@policeman6592]

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

[@MrChristiangraham]

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

[@ajt7899]

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

[@riruahm2960]

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.

[@CDKgreen]

Im so glad that this CC exists and look forward to following along. This ep was harrowing tho (as per the subject matter)

[@ashtreylil1]

This might be the first crash course I complete 🙏🏾

[@voidvisvires1673]

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

[@norgtube]

Clint! This is amazing!

[@airwriq]

This was very informative and done respectfully. Kudos

[@YourTypicalMental]

This will be your most important work.

[@benhoff901]

Such high quality work here. Thank you CC

[@ujuoh7730]

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.

[@shellelsharone3860]

so emotional after watching this.

[@brfaest]

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

[@The31Souleater]

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

[@elise2068]

Thank you Clint Smith and Crash Course!

[@anthonygreene8418]

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

[@alexdonovan-lowe4524]

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

[@jimenat357]

This series was very needed. Thank you

[@kimmiecochran]

Thank you all for this. So well done.

[@mauricerobertson8211]

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

[@sonorasgirl]

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

[@linguaphile88]

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.

[@SoupBone-bp1qk]

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

[@darkhillduck7389]

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"

[@kristenmuir9586]

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.

[@user-eheidhdh]

I think I'm so lucky to find this channel

[@jessegrinstead]

Outstanding! This is sure to be a phenomenal series.

[@fahim113]

Depressing but vital.

[@malkye1030]

Thank you Clint Smith and Crash course for this series.

[@MrJoki56]

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

[@midnightcontender1569]

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

[@kloo263]

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

[@romeokilo125]

Very excited for this series.

[@muhannadhariri3361]

So excited for the coming episodes!

[@VigiliaMortisYT]

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

[@jaimeedge2142]

Thanks!

[@videojomoody]

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.

[@ohemaa1399]

Omg Yessss, love Crashcourse for this

[@Kc441]

I salute you Mr Smith. Outstanding job.

[@Rhyto]

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

[@davidcrosthwaite]

This guy has an awesome speaking voice!

[@emmalangkjaer2738]

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

[@kgp1958]

Phenomenally good...thank you.

[@RandomWizardArt]

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

[@Carlos-ln8fd]

Great video thanks.

[@Magic_Ice]

Cool new series. Will watch.

[@theinternaut1991]

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.

[@sp3ct0rsUrg3]

Brilliant work. Enlightening and important.

[@niyiiyanda6133]

Powerful stuff 🔥

[@alguien6073]

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

[@nanaamaleza4160]

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

[@maliksachs7329]

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

[@bbizzle5193]

This video was absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much!

[@kinglito9569]

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

[@user-xf7fn7ed2e]

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.

[@gamingjay141]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@davissae]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@modestysnooze6154]

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

[@tinyanisu1927]

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

[@sheepmellow]

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.

[@urooj09]

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

[@StudioVegan]

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

[@donotcallmyname8564]

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.

[@johnduarte9248]

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

[@bencurmusicproductions9677]

Great video. Thanks!

[@jamesatwood4433]

Thank you for this.

[@billfreedom4313]

thanks for doing this

[@6donta]

Thank you Crash Course

[@depressedpebbles]

I've felt that I never fully understood the horrors that Black people have lived through. I aspire to be an activist for people whose voices haven't been heard. I want to understand what I can do, if anything, to understand and advocate for others. Please, if you have any sort of privilege, don't abuse it. Use it to help others and make our society better.

[@ebonyblack4563]

Thank you for this series.

[@MrRmcbigboss]

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.

[@IGElvira]

Thank you for this course!

[@c-allanwats4239]

This is well done. It's horrible what happens. But it is interesting.and I like that I know of this. Evan though it was horrendous what my ancestors have done.