Chapter
The Slave Trade and Its Link to Capitalism
32:17 - 36:30 (04:12)
This transcript discusses the connection between the slave trade and capitalism, particularly the impact of money and supply and demand on the trade. It also touches on an African slave rebellion in 869 CE in present-day Iraq.
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Slavery was considered as a currency and people were sold like money.
32:17 - 34:22 (02:05)
Slavery
Summary
Slavery was considered as a currency and people were sold like money. The Ottoman Turks diverted the slaves to their own areas in the Middle East when the Constantinople fell.
ChapterThe Slave Trade and Its Link to Capitalism
EpisodeShow 68 - BLITZ Human Resources
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Money played a crucial role connecting different aspects of trade and hence it was difficult to disentangle oneself from slavery during the peak demand of raw materials and direct contact with Sub-Saharan Africa which encouraged slavery.
34:22 - 36:30 (02:07)
Slavery
Summary
Money played a crucial role connecting different aspects of trade and hence it was difficult to disentangle oneself from slavery during the peak demand of raw materials and direct contact with Sub-Saharan Africa which encouraged slavery.