What is the movement of slaves from Africa to new world?

The transatlantic slave trade was the forced migration of millions of people of African descent from West and Central Africa to the Americas and other parts of the world. It was one of the largest and most catastrophic forced migrations in human history. The transatlantic slave trade began in the early 16th century and lasted until the mid-19th century. It is estimated that between 10 million and 15 million Africans were forcibly transported across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas.

Causes of the transatlantic slave trade

- The rise of the plantation economy in the Americas

- The demand for cheap labor to work on plantations

- The racism and prejudice that existed against Africans at the time

The Middle Passage

The Middle Passage was the name given to the part of the transatlantic slave trade in which enslaved Africans were transported across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to the Americas. The conditions on board the slave ships were horrendous and many Africans died during the journey.

The slave trade in the Americas

Once in the Americas, enslaved Africans were forced to work on plantations, in mines, and as domestic servants. They were subjected to brutal treatment and endured unimaginable hardships.

The abolition of the transatlantic slave trade

The transatlantic slave trade was finally abolished in the 19th century. In 1807, the British Parliament passed the Abolition Act, which made the slave trade illegal for British subjects. In 1865, the United States Congress passed the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States.

The legacy of the transatlantic slave trade

The transatlantic slave trade had a devastating impact on Africa and the Americas. It resulted in the deaths of millions of people and the destruction of African cultures. The legacy of the transatlantic slave trade continues to be felt today in the form of racism and inequality.