Themes this can be used for:

			Legacy

How slavery changed attitudes and cultures

(1 hour)

Read the relevant section in Themes before teaching this topic.

Note: Activity suggestions in this theme do require teachers and pupils to do their own research to access resources on contemporary themes such as carnival.

Learning outcomes

Students will:

Understand that racist attitudes and values were developed in the course of the transatlantic slave trade and used to justify its continuation.

See how the history of the transatlantic slave trade has affected the subsequent histories and experiences of many countries and individuals around the world.

Make links between contemporary cultural traditions such as carnival and the transatlantic slave trade.

Introduction

(15 minutes)

Complete Activity 1