Lesson 81 of 84 · World Religions
⭐ 30 XP🤝 People CircleThe Transatlantic Slave Trade
The Transatlantic Slave Trade, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, involved the forced transportation of millions of Africans to the Americas to work in plantations and mines.
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The Transatlantic Slave Trade, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, involved the forced transportation of millions of Africans to the Americas to work in plantations and mines. This brutal system was driven by the demand for labor in the New World, particularly in the cultivation of cash crops like sugar and tobacco. The trade resulted in significant demographic changes and profound social ramifications, as countless families were torn apart and cultures were disrupted. The legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade is still felt today, as it has shaped social relations, racial dynamics, and economic structures in the Americas and beyond.
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The Transatlantic Slave Trade lasted from the 16th to the 19th century.
Millions of Africans were forcibly transported to the Americas.
The trade was driven by demand for labor in plantations and mines.
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