The Rise Of The Trans-atlantic Slave Trade In W... -

: The trade was a central pillar of the Triangular Trade, linking Europe, Africa, and the Americas in a self-sustaining loop of capital and goods.

: European powers built fortified trading posts, such as Elmina Castle, to warehouse captives before shipment. The Rise of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade in W...

: The expansion of sugar, tobacco, and cotton plantations in the Americas created an insatiable need for cheap labor. : The trade was a central pillar of

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: Improvements in maritime navigation and shipbuilding allowed for more frequent and larger voyages across the Middle Passage. Impact on West African States

: The "Gun-Slave Cycle" emerged, where African leaders traded captives for firearms to protect themselves or expand their power.