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 ...

Cape Coast Castle in Ghana was a slave fortress that played a large part in the capture and transportation of enslaved Africans. Profitable trade in ... General History of the Caribbean: Volume ...

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 ...