A Journey of Hope and Dedication: The First Voyage of the Back to Africa Movement

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A Journey of Hope and Dedication: The First Voyage of the Back to Africa Movement

As settlement on the other side of the Atlantic became practicable, other European nations began to explore the continent for themselves. These nations viewed the New World as an economic opportunity, as it would greatly profit their nations and increase their range of power. This economic wealth was made through the planting and selling of cash crops that were in high demand on the other side of the Atlantic. The introduction of tobacco and sugar had greatly changed the economy of the Atlantic world. This growing demand led to a need for labor, as other sources of labor dried up due to the grueling and laborious work. Many colonists were often discouraged as they did not yield enough raw materials to quickly make large profits. Europeans were determined to make a profit and contribute to their country's growing wealth. Leaders looked to forced labor as a solution to this issue, due to its advantageous lead to profits in previous colonies in the West Indies. They began to look to West Africa as an answer to their labor problems.

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Record Origin: A Journey of Hope and Dedication: The First Voyage of the Back to Africa Movement

Record Creation Date: 2022-04-19

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Title: A Journey of Hope and Dedication: The First Voyage of the Back to Africa Movement

Persons: Luu, Karen

Resource Type: Thesis/Dissertation

Date Created: 2021-04-28T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Language: English

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Subject LCSH: Slavery -- Law and legislation -- America -- History; Slavery--American economy

Subject Local Topic: United States

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