In this section we will explore how the Columbian Exchange led to the Atlantic slave trade. After Europe began building colonies in the Americas, the deseases they brought with them killed millions of South American natives. Left without workers to labor and the expand their enormous Empires, Europeans began enslaving Africans and forcing them to labor in the Americas.. It was a cruel and horrific time in human history. Later in the year we will learn about the struggle for freedom, and the quest for justice.
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Atlantic Slave TradeIn this section you will read about the Atlantic Slave Trade.
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Power pointSupplement your reading by reviewing the key terms and history of the Atlantic Slave trade..
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Skill ThreeWatch this video on the Atlantic Salve Trade to learn about the horrible beginnings of slavery in the Americas.
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