The Transatlantic Slave Trade flourished in between the 18th and mid-19th centuries. Why did the slave trade flourish? What conditions did the slaves endure?

The main reason why the Transatlantic Slave Trade flourished in between the 18th and mid-19th centuries was because the sugar trade was flourishing, since sugarcane was in such high demand and the slaves were employed in the can fields. The slaves endured horrific conditions and many died en route to the plantations.