Why did the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade expand after the 16th century? A) The slave trade increased mainly because of the need for domestic slaves to work in the homes of the wealthy. B) The slave trade increased mainly because of the need for skilled laborers at the start of the Industrial Revolution. C) European countries such as Spain and Portugal brought slaves to their colonies in Latin America to work on plantations. D) European powers such as Spain and the Netherlands brought slaves to their colonies in Southeast Asia to work on plantations.

The correct answer is C) European countries such as Spain and Portugal brought slaves to their colonies in Latin America to work on plantations.

Explanation:

The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade occurred between the 16th and the 19th century as thousands of Africans were taken to America and enslaved. The expansion of this trade occurred mainly because slaves became essential for the economy of many colonies, this occurred in colonies in Latin America that were controlled by Spain and Portugal, and in the colonies of North America. Indeed, most of the slaves were used as part of plantations of tobacco, coffee, cotton, among others, while only a few where used as servants or in other areas. Thus, the option that best describes why the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade expanded is C.