31 Aug Assignment 1 part 3
Read Joseph Harris’, “A Tradition of Myths and Stereotypes.” Write a detailed essay on how classical and western scholars have viewed Africa and her people. Write an essay in which you discuss the following: (A) In what region of the New World was the first complement of slaves sent? Why were they sent there? (B) How many slaves were stolen or captured in a 413 year period and were sent to the Americas? And what effect did the slave trade have on West Africa and the future of African civilizations?
