History week 34.

The Atlantic Slave Trade, also known as the transatlantic slave trade, was a horrific period in history where millions of Africans were forcibly transported to the Americas as part of the triangular trade route. This trade began in the 16th century and continued until the 19th century. European traders, primarily from Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, France, and England, played a significant role in this inhumane practice. Enslaved Africans were captured, often through coastal raids or by being sold by local African traders. They were then transported across the Atlantic Ocean under brutal conditions, known as the Middle Passage. Upon arrival in the Americas, they were sold and forced to work on plantations, in mines, and in other labor-intensive industries. The impact of the Atlantic Slave Trade was devastating, leading to the loss of millions of lives and causing long-lasting social, economic, and cultural disruptions in African societies. The legacy of this dark chapter in history continues to affect descendants of enslaved people and societies worldwide..