The Legacy of the Atlantic Slave Trade

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During what time period did the Atlantic slave trade occur?

Late 17th to mid 21st century

Late 14th to mid 18th century

Late 16th to mid 20th century

Late 15th to mid 19th century (correct)

Which continent did the Atlantic slave trade forcibly bring more than 10 million Africans to?

Europe

Asia

Africa

Americas (correct)

What were the labor-intensive crops grown in the new colonies?

Potatoes, tomatoes, and beans

Sugar cane, tobacco, and cotton (correct)

Coffee, tea, and cocoa

Rice, wheat, and corn

Which European country began the Atlantic slave trade in the late 1400s?

Portugal Signup and view all the answers

What were the personal rights deprived of slaves during the Atlantic slave trade?

Right to freedom Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Atlantic slave trade?

The Atlantic slave trade had a profound impact on the economies and histories of large parts of the world. Signup and view all the answers

What were the main reasons for the Atlantic slave trade?

The labor-intensive crops grown in the new colonies, such as sugar cane, tobacco, and cotton, required a large workforce that could not be met by settlers or indentured servants. Signup and view all the answers

Which two continents were connected through the Atlantic slave trade?

The Atlantic slave trade connected Africa and the Americas. Signup and view all the answers

What were the initial colonies involved in the Atlantic slave trade?

The Portuguese colonies in West Africa and the Spanish settlements in the Americas were the first to be involved in the Atlantic slave trade. Signup and view all the answers