Slave Trade

The slave trade refers to the historical practice of buying, selling, and transporting enslaved people, primarily from Africa to the Americas and Europe, especially between the 16th and 19th centuries. This trade was driven by the demand for labor in plantations and mines, where enslaved individuals were forced to work without rights or compensation. The journey, known as the Middle Passage, was brutal and inhumane, leading to countless deaths. The abolition of the slave trade began in the late 18th century, reflecting growing moral opposition and human rights movements, though the legacy of this trade impacts societies to this day.