Answer:irst read: preview and skimming for gist
Fill out the Skimming for Gist section of the Three Close Reads Worksheet as you complete your first close read. As a reminder, this should be a quick process!
Second read: key ideas and understanding content
For this reading, you should be looking for unfamiliar vocabulary words, the major claim and key supporting details, and analysis and evidence. By the end of the second close read, you should be able to answer the following questions:
According to the article, what was the status of enslaved people in some parts of Africa prior to the involvement of the Europeans?
What was the status of enslaved people in the medieval Muslim world?
In what context did Europeans start the transatlantic slave trade?
How did the transatlantic slave trade cause an increase in wars in Africa?
What goods moved across the triangular trade?
According to the article, how did the transatlantic slave trade contribute to the Industrial Revolution?
Third read: evaluating and corroborating
At the end of the third close read, respond to the following questions:
What is slavery? Given the range of types of slavery in different societies discussed in this article, is it useful to use the same term for all of these different kinds of status? Why or why not?
Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to read! Remember to return to these questions once you’ve finished reading.
The Transatlantic Slave Trade
Explanation:
