Transatlantic Slave Trade Research Paper

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The transatlantic slave trade was one of the most well-known trade routes from east to the west known today. Aiding the formation of the United States of America, and aiding the European conquest of the western hemisphere it was a crucial point in time when this route was established. The trade route started the mass migration to the New World as it opened an easy path to it. But what was the effect the transatlantic had on slavery within Africa at the time of its development? Some may agree with the claim in question, however it easy to make arguments for both sides.
Everyone knows that slaves were African Americans. As Africans were forced to the Americas we saw that the foundation of slavery itself already existed on the continent of Africa.

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