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The Atlantic Slave Trade 4.3

The Causes of African Slavery Muslims had enslaved Africans for centuries Africans better source of labor: Decent immune system Experience in farming Less likely to escape Skin color made them easier to catch

Atlantic Slave Trade By 1870: 9.5 million Africans had been transported to Americas 2 million in the N. America Spain began transport – England dominated Traded for gold, guns, and other goods

Triangular Trade

Middle Passage Voyage that brought slaves over Middle leg of the journey 20% died on the slave ships

Consequences Harsh life Resistance and rebellion Lost generations Guns introduced to Africa Culture influenced America Change in population