USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The slave trade refers to the transatlantic trading patterns which were established as early as the mid-17th century. Trading ships would set sail from Europe with a cargo of manufactured goods to the west coast of Africa.

Detailed explanation-2: -Where did enslaved Africans come from? In the first 150 years of the trade, West Central Africa supplied nine out of ten African people destined for a life of slavery in the Americas. Except for a fifty-year period between 1676 and 1725, West Central Africa sent more slaves to the Americas than any other region.

Detailed explanation-3: -The largest numbers of enslaved people were taken to the Americas during the 18th century, when, according to historians’ estimates, nearly three-fifths of the total volume of the transatlantic slave trade took place. The slave trade had devastating effects in Africa.

Detailed explanation-4: -Expert-Verified Answer As the slave trade begin in 17th century, the slaves were bought from local chieftians. After branding and shackling, the slaves were packed tightly into voyage for the three month long wire across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. At the African coast, they were sold to plantation owners.