The Transatlantic Slave Trade

What was the main purpose of the transatlantic slave trade?

• To transport goods between Europe and Africa

• To forcibly move African people to the Americas to work as slaves

• To create trade alliances between African and European countries

• To discover new sea routes

The transatlantic slave trade forcibly removed millions of people from their homes in __________ and transported them to the Americas.

Describe the conditions the Africans faced during the middle passage.

What goods were brought from the Americas to Europe as part of the Triangular Trade?

• Weapons and cloth

• African slaves

• Sugar and Cotton

• Gold and spices

The Triangular Trade involved three stages: goods were sent to Africa, slaves were transported during the __________ passage, and goods were brought back to Europe.

On plantations, slaves worked for _________ hours or more each day, often under harsh conditions.

Explain the reasons behind the start of the transatlantic slave trade.

Up to _________ villagers were forced onto ships, chained together, and endured terrible conditions on the middle passage.

What was the impact of the Triangular Trade on African communities?

• Economic growth and development

• Increased population due to trade

• Devastation from the loss of millions of people

• Creation of powerful alliances with Europe

What did enslaved people experience after being sold at auction?