The document discusses the debate around restoring forts that slaves departed from during the transatlantic slave trade. Some argue the forts should be rebuilt as they were historically, while others believe they should remain in their current state. There is also a discussion around using former slave castles as tourist sites, with differing views on whether this appropriately honors the suffering of slaves. Students are assigned readings and homework on the Middle Passage and slave factories along the coast of Africa.

1. October 18, 2011 Some of the forts that slaves departed from have been restored. There was a debate over this – should these places be rebuilt as they were, or kept as they are? What way best honors the people who suffered here?

10. Ghanaian Slave Castle

11. Elmina Castle

12. Door of no return