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?

<p>Portugal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Right to freedom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Atlantic slave trade?

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

What were the main reasons for the Atlantic slave trade?

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two continents were connected through the Atlantic slave trade?

<p>The Atlantic slave trade connected Africa and the Americas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Who were the primary victims of the Atlantic slave trade?

<p>More than 10 million Africans were forcibly brought to the Americas as slaves during the Atlantic slave trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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