The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade: A History

The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade was a brutal system from the late 15th to the 19th century, where millions of enslaved Africans were forcibly taken to the Americas. European traders exchanged goods for slaves, who were subjected to inhumane conditions during transport and forced labor on plantations. This trade was driven by the demand for labor to grow crops like sugar and cotton. It caused immense suffering and long-lasting social, economic, and cultural impacts, contributing to racial inequalities that persist today. The trade was eventually abolished in the 19th century, but its legacy remains significant in contemporary society.