Organisation of the slave trade.

Describe the organisation of the slave trade in West Africa. Identify the items of exchange for the slaves.

The European end:
a) Founding of companies.
b) Building of special ships to carry slaves.
c) The challenge of the long voyage provision of food and water
d) The introduction of new food to Nigeria (cassava, maize, pawpaw etc.)
The role of African coastal middlemen.
The response of hinterland peoples the rise of traders like the Aro and other Oligarchies who became specialist in capturing and selling slaves.
Development of slave markets in the hinterland
Development of capital trust system and the growth in the use of different kinds of currencies such as cowries, iron, brass, copper etc.