Slave Trade & World Impacts
History: KS3, topic 9.1.4
Impact of the Slave Trade Internationally
The Slave Trade transformed the relationship between Europe, Africa and the Americas.
Impact on the Americas
- Most of the slaves from West Africa went to South America.
- The majority of slaves went to Brazil.
- 35% of slaves were taken to the West Indies.
Treatment of slaves
- Slaves were not treated like human beings.
- Around 20% of all slaves died on the journey to the Americas.
- Between 1532 and 1832, around 12 million Africans were sold as slaves.
- Over three million slaves were transported by British companies and British merchants.
White supremacy and racism
- White supremacy is the idea that white people are better because of their skin colour.
- Many historians argue that this racism developed because of the slave trade.
Impact on Africa
- The slave trade had a long-term impact on Africa as a continent.
- Millions of young people were taken away.
- It could be argued that Africa was weakened by the slave trade and this allowed the continent to be conquered by Europeans in the 19 th century.
Test yourself on Slave Trade & World Impacts
What percentage of slaves were taken to the West Indies?