HIST 1301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Profit Motive
Document Summary
The slave trade refers to the trade of african people and their descendants who were captured and sold as slaves, primarily to the americas. The slave trade has a long and complicated history, and there are many factors that contributed to its rise. The transatlantic slave trade began in the 16th century and peaked in the 18th century, when european powers such as portugal, spain, britain, france, and the netherlands became heavily involved in the trade. Another factor that contributed to the rise of the slave trade was the availability of slaves. Many african societies were engaged in war and conflict, which made it easier for. European slave traders to capture and enslave people. The slave trade also disrupted traditional african societies and economies, leading to further conflict and instability. The slave trade was also fueled by economic interests and the profit motive.
