1. Discuss the pros and cons of black institutions accepting white philanthropy during the late 1700/early 1800s.
2. Why has the Atlantic slave trade been given so much popular attention in comparison to the domestic slave trade? Describe the related industries, such as insurance and shipping that profited greatly from the trade. Many well-known companies in existence today got their start in slave trading. Should these companies make amends for their past involvement in slave trading? Explain your answer.
3. Since these chapters deal with slave trading, it is important to understand the human components, in addition to the economic aspects.
Visit https://www.afrigeneas.com/slavedata/ then click on "Inward Slave Manifests, Port of New Orleans, 1818 to 1860". Look through the links, in particular the manifest records, and describe your emotions. Describe your reactions.