The Transatlantic Slave Trade

The Transatlantic Slave Trade was a tragic historical process from the 15th to 19th centuries, where millions of Africans were forcibly taken from their homelands and transported across the Atlantic Ocean to work mainly in European colonies in the Americas. This trade was driven by European powers seeking cheap labor for plantations producing sugar, tobacco, cotton, and other goods. Enslaved Africans endured brutal conditions, loss of freedom, and severe exploitation. The trade had profound social, economic, and cultural impacts, shaping the history of many nations and contributing to ongoing discussions about human rights and racial inequality.