historical period: the slave trade started in 1471 when the Portuguese invaded Africa but it continued throughout the centuries until 1807 when trading slaves became illegal.
areas and countries involved in the trade: USA, England, Africa, France, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands
important dates: 1807-the slave trade became illegal, 1471-the Portuguese invaded Africa, 1500-the trade began, 1773-suppression of the Jesuits
consequences in Africa: social balance is disrupted, confusion and conflicts between different ethnic groups, pronounced political instabilities, violent demographic impact, loss of workforce because slaves were usually young (between 16 and 25 years old)
historical period: the slave trade started in 1471 when the Portuguese invaded Africa but it continued throughout the centuries until 1807 when trading slaves became illegal.
areas and countries involved in the trade: USA, England, Africa, France, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands
important dates: 1807-the slave trade became illegal, 1471-the Portuguese invaded Africa, 1500-the trade began, 1773-suppression of the Jesuits
consequences in Africa: social balance is disrupted, confusion and conflicts between different ethnic groups, pronounced political instabilities, violent demographic impact, loss of workforce because slaves were usually young (between 16 and 25 years old)