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 Chapt

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.