Causes of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

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What were the primary economic motivations behind the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
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The primary economic motivations included the demand for labor-intensive crops such as sugar, tobacco, and cotton in the European colonies.
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How did European colonization contribute to the start of the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
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European colonization created a need for cheap labor in the Americas, which was met by enslaving Africans through the transatlantic trade routes.
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Why was the supply of African slaves significant for the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
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Africa's internal conflicts and established slavery systems provided a vast supply of potential slaves for European traders.
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What role did technological advancements play in the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
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Advancements in shipbuilding and navigation allowed for more efficient transportation of large numbers of slaves across the Atlantic.
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How did the demand for sugar influence the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
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The high European demand for sugar, which was labor-intensive to produce, greatly increased the demand for enslaved African labor.
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