7 Questions
During which time period did the Atlantic slave trade occur?
Late 15th to mid 19th century
What were some of the crops grown in the new colonies that required labor?
Sugar cane, tobacco, and cotton
Why did African kings and merchants sell slaves to the Europeans?
To enrich their own realms and strengthen against neighboring enemies
According to the text, what was one of the motivations for war among African kingdoms during the slave trade?
To capture more slaves
What impact did the Atlantic slave trade have on Africa's future?
All of the above
What was one of the justifications used by Europeans for the practice of slavery?
Africans being biologically inferior
What was one of the brutal practices experienced by slaves during the Atlantic slave trade?
Being branded
Test your knowledge on the Atlantic slave trade, a global institution that forcibly brought millions of Africans to the Americas. Explore the lasting legacy and impact of this historic event in this thought-provoking quiz.
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