Lesson 81 of 84 · World History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Transatlantic Slave Trade
The Transatlantic Slave Trade was a horrific period between the 16th and 19th centuries during which millions of Africans were forcibly taken from their homelands and transported to the Americas to work as slaves.
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The Transatlantic Slave Trade was a horrific period between the 16th and 19th centuries during which millions of Africans were forcibly taken from their homelands and transported to the Americas to work as slaves. This trade was driven by European demand for labor in plantations and mines. The Middle Passage, the sea route used for transporting enslaved people, was notorious for its brutal conditions. The legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade has had lasting impacts on societies, economies, and cultures across the globe.
Key Facts
The Transatlantic Slave Trade lasted from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
Millions of Africans were forcibly taken to the Americas.
The Middle Passage was the route for transporting enslaved people.
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1 of 2What was the Transatlantic Slave Trade primarily about?
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