Overview of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

These flashcards cover critical aspects of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, including its definition, impact on regions, commodities produced, and contributing factors.

What is the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade?

A commercial system to recruit forced labor from Africa and transport it to America and Europe.

Which region of Africa was most affected by the slave trade?

West Africa was the most hard-hit region in Africa.

What was one of the primary commodities produced by slaves for European capitalists?

Sugar, tobacco, and cotton were some of the primary commodities produced by slaves.

How did the demand for slaves increase during the plantation agriculture era?

As more mines were opened and plantations were set up, the demand for slaves increased.

What were some factors that led to the rise of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade?

The discovery of the Americas, the rise of plantation agriculture, and scientific racist attitudes towards Africans.