The Atlantic Slave Trade

Transatlantic Slave Trade

• The transatlantic slave trade existed from the 15th to the 19th century, spanning approximately 400 years.

People Transported

• The main people transported in the transatlantic slave trade were millions of Africans, primarily from the western and central regions of the continent.

European Countries Involved

• The main European countries involved in the transatlantic slave trade were Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Denmark, Britain, and France, who established colonies and trade routes in the Americas.
• These countries played a significant role in the capture, sale, and transportation of enslaved Africans to the Americas.

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