1. Origins of the transatlantic slave trade
From the middle of the 15th century, until the end of the 19th century, Europeans established a trade with the West coast of Africa which involved transporting African slaves to the Americas. This was to lead to the devastation and depopulation of Africa, the barbaric treatment of millions of Africans, while also contributing to the wealth and development of Europe. Guiding questions: Why did the trade in African...