Ancient World:
- Slavery was widespread in ancient civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Slavery was based on conquest, debt, or birth status.
Transatlantic Slave Trade:
- The transatlantic slave trade was a significant period of involuntary migration of people from Africa to the Americas from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Millions of Africans were forcibly transported as slaves to work on plantations, in mining, and other industries in the Americas.
Colonial America:
- In the American colonies, African slaves were used as labor in the tobacco, rice, and cotton plantations. This period lasted until the end of the Civil War in 1865 when slavery was abolished in the United States.
Modern Slavery:
- While formal slavery was abolished legally in most countries, modern forms of slavery still exist, including human trafficking, forced labor, debt bondage, and child labor. It affects millions of people globally.
Remember, these are general time periods, and the presence of slavery varied in different parts of the world throughout history. Today, the fight against contemporary forms of slavery and the protection of human rights continue to be important areas of focus for international organizations and governments.