The Atlantic Slave Trade (jan 1, 1500 – jan 1, 1800)
Description:
The atlantic slave trade was the movement of people and goods between the americas, europe, and africa. It was a triangular movement between the three continents. Slaves were brought by ship to the Americas, cash crops were sent to Europe, and products such as rum, iron, and cloth were sent from Europe and the Americas to Africa.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1500
jan 1, 1800
~ 300 years