Beginnings

Question 1

When did the Atlantic Slave trade began and end?

Answer 1

It started approximately in 1526 and ended in 1897 and during this time about 12.5 million captured men and women have been put on ships in Africa. It began during the 15th century and ended in the 19th century.

Question 2

Were there slaves before the Atlantic Slave Trade began? Where were most of them sold to?

Answer 2

Yes, there were slaves before the Atlantic slave trade began, Not only in africa, however multiple different countries would go to the extent of making their own people slaves. They were mostly sold to Brazil

Question 3

Why did the demand for slaves increase?

Answer 3

The demand for slaves increased because western colonies relied on slave labor in order to extract minerals from mines and resources from plantations

Question 4

When were the first slaves shipped right to the Americas?

Answer 4

The year 1619 was the first time slaves were shipped to the americas.