Blog Post Week 5 Prompt 1

    I think all of the research excursions were well done and I learned a lot looking at them. I was in the first DH group, so it was interesting to see all of the creative project ideas and formats (especially using the new tools). 

    I thought Logan's Neatline on the economics of the Slave Trade was very informative. One thing I learned is that many people (like the Queen) believed the Slave Trade was morally wrong, yet still decided to participate after hearing the potential profits. I also discovered just how lucrative the slave trade was for European, and I had no idea the massive amounts of money being made through the trading of slaves.

    Another project I learned a lot from was Caterina's timeline on Benin and their role in the Slave Trade. I didn't know anything about The Kingdom of Benin before looking at this timeline, so I learned a lot about their society and history. It was fascinating to see how they related to Equiano's experiences and the trading of slaves as a whole. I also really liked the use of the Timeline tool, and it provided some insight into its uses and functions.

    The final research excursion I want to mention is Rian's, which was another great use of the Timeline tool. I knew a little bit more of the Quaker's abolitionist efforts, but I still learned a lot from the project. I thought the inclusion of important figures and documents regarding the abolition movement was great. Overall, I think people did a great job and I was impressed by the vast array of content presented.