In the early 18th century, Kings of Dahomey (known today as Benin) became big players in the slave trade ... lives in Ghana. "In our curriculum, we teach a little part of the history of our ...

Ancient Ghana derived power and wealth from gold and the introduction of the camel during the Trans-Saharan trade increased the quantity of goods that were transported. Majority of the knowledge ...

Medieval Ghana (4th - 13th Century): The Republic of ... In 1482, the Portuguese built a castle in Elmina. Their aim was to trade in gold, ivory and slaves. In 1481 King John II of Portugal ...

Salaga, in northern Ghana, was the site of a major slave ... and one man's search for his family history The Atlantic slave trade was shaped and driven by commercial forces of profit and new ...

On January 1, 1808 the first great goal of the anti-slavery effort in the United States was achieved: Congress banned international slave trade. Despite the passing of the bill the lucrative trade ...