Beginning of the Transatlantic Slave Trade (jan 1, 1500 – jan 1, 1618)
Description:
From their first contacts, European traders kidnapped and bought Africans to be sold in Europe. However, it was not until the 17th century, when plantation owners wanted more slaves to satisfy the increasing demand for sugar in Europe, that transatlantic slaving became the dominant trade. This material was derived, in large part, from the writings of the International Museum of Slavery.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1500
jan 1, 1618
~ 118 years