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Primary sources and passages of historical fiction written by teachers provide a portal into one of the most dramatic cases of first encounter between two peoples in early modern times.

These document-based lessons investigate the relationship between the people of the prosperous Kongo Kingdom and the Portuguese, who began to arrive there in 1483, a relationship which began well, but degenerated when both European and African profiteers exploited the Atlantic slave trade. A simulation activity is also included.

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This title is part of the series: NATIONAL CENTER FOR HISTORY IN THE SCHOOLS

Size

8½" x 11"

Publisher

National Center for History in the Schools

Pages

71

Grade

7–11

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