Christian Missionary Activity in West Africa

Overview

Explain the need for abolition of the slave trade; Assess the roles of the various individuals and bodies associated with the abolition of the slave trade; Discuss the events leading to the establishment of the slave settlements of Sierra Leone and Liberia. Discuss the spread of Christian Missionary activity in West Africa including “French West Africa”.

Lesson details

Class: SS3
Subject: History
Theme: Africa And The Wider World Since 1800
Duration: 30:12

What you'll learn

The role of the evangelical movement in the suppression of slave trade.
Foundation of Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Missionary activities in Sierra Leone.
Spread of Missionary activities in West Africa including “French West Africa”.

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Christian Missionary Activity in West Africa

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