Use only this book: Franklin, From Slavery to Freedom, 10/eEdition: 10Author: John Hope Franklin Reflection Topic: African economic and social

Use only this book:

Franklin, From Slavery to Freedom, 10/eEdition: 10Author: John Hope Franklin

Reflection Topic:

  • African economic and social structure.

Reading Materials 

  • Unit 1, Course modules Chapter 1 to Chapter 2

Choose One Prompt

Prompt A:Analyze the influence of ecological and environmental factors on the development of West African civilizations.

  • How did these factors shape social and economic development in the region?
  • Which empires utilized ecological conditions to expand, and which ones suffered setbacks due to environmental challenges?
  • Can the history of West Africa be fully understood without emphasizing the role of the environment?

OR

Prompt B:Examine the institution of slavery in West Africa before the transatlantic slave trade.

  • What role did slavery play in African society and the economy?
  • What roles did enslaved individuals fulfill in African societies?
  • How did slavery in West Africa compare to systems of coerced labor in Europe during the same era?

Instructions for Your Discussion Post:

  • Choose one prompt to respond to. At the top of your post, indicate whether you are addressing Prompt A or B.
  • Your response should be 250-words, addressing each question within your selected prompt. Re-typing the questions does not count toward your word count.
  • Incorporate at least three Chicago-style footnotes to properly cite sources.

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