The Zong Massacre refers to an incident that occurred in 1781 when around 130 enslaved Africans were thrown overboard from a British slave ship called Zong. The ship's crew did this as an insurance scam, claiming that they had jettisoned 'cargo' due to shortage of water.
Imagine being on a crowded bus where some passengers are treated as disposable objects. In this case, imagine those passengers being thrown out of the moving bus for financial gain.
Middle Passage: This term refers to the brutal journey across the Atlantic Ocean endured by enslaved Africans during their forced transportation to America.
Abolitionist Movement: It was a social and political movement aimed at ending slavery, which gained momentum after incidents like the Zong Massacre came to light.
Slave Trade Triangle: This term describes the triangular trade route between Europe, Africa, and America that facilitated the transatlantic slave trade.
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