Why did the Atlantic slave trade from Africa begin?

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8 January, 04:51

Why did the Atlantic slave trade from Africa begin?

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Aryan Soto · Answer 1

The transatlantic slave trade. The transatlantic slave trade began in the 15th century, after the Portuguese started exploring the coast of West Africa. At first the number of enslaved Africans taken was small ... She might have remained as a slave in Africa, he was eventually taken to the coast and sold to the Europeans.

Anaya Barrett · Answer 2

after the Portuguese started exploring the coast of West Africa. At first the number of enslaved Africans taken was small. She might have remained as a slave in Africa, he was eventually taken to the coast and sold to the Europeans.