Front

Slavery was a new invention, Invented by the Europeans in the 1600s

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False

Front

When did slavery begin in the Americas?

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1400s

Front

Which European country set up the foundations of the slave trade in the Americas (The Caribbean)?

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Spain

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What region of Africa were most slaves taken from?

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West coast

Front

Who provided Europeans with the slaves?

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They were kidnapped by African slavers who were often from other, more powerful tribes.

Front

Which country transported the largest proportion of slaves? (40%)

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Portugal

Front

The ..................... trade involved taking goods from Europe to Africa, then involved shipping slaves to America. Ending with a return to Europe with produce from the plantations.

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triangle, triangular

Front

Most slaves ended up in the North American states?

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False

Front

Where were most enslaved Africans shipped to?

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Spanish empire, the Caribbean and Brazil.