Understanding the Transatlantic Slave Trade

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What was one of the main economic reasons for the start of the transatlantic slave trade? Options: The need for more soldiers, The demand for labor in the Americas, The search for new spices, The exploration of new lands

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The demand for labor in the Americas

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Which of the following was a major cause of the transatlantic slave trade? The invention of the steam engine, The Industrial Revolution, The need for workers on plantations, The discovery of gold in Africa

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The need for workers on plantations

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What was the Middle Passage?

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The journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean

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How were enslaved Africans typically transported during the Middle Passage?

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In crowded and unsanitary conditions

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What was one of the main dangers faced by enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage?

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Lack of food and water

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Which of the following was a consequence of the transatlantic slave trade?
The end of European colonization,
The spread of African culture in the Americas,
The discovery of new continents,
The invention of the compass

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The spread of African culture in the Americas

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What was one way enslaved Africans resisted during the Middle Passage? Options: Writing letters to their families, Organizing revolts on the ships, Refusing to eat, Jumping overboard

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Organizing revolts on the ships

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Why did European traders participate in the transatlantic slave trade?

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To gain wealth and resources