The African Slave Trade

The African Slave Trade was a brutal system from the 15th to the 19th centuries, where millions of Africans were forcibly taken from their homeland and sold into slavery, primarily by European traders. They were transported across the Atlantic in harsh conditions and made to work in plantations and mines in the Americas. This trade was driven by economic demand for cheap labor and had devastating effects on African societies, disrupting communities and cultures. It is a dark chapter in history that highlights issues of human rights, exploitation, and the lasting impact of colonialism.