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The Slave Trade

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

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The Complex Dynamics of the Slave Trade

This chapter delves into the historical roots of the African slave trade, focusing on European demands for labor after the decline of the Native population in the Americas. It examines the involvement of African tribes in the slave trade and the exploitation of social divisions for profit, while also discussing the demographic impact of this trade within Africa and the Caribbean. The narrative challenges simplified views of the period, highlighting the multifaceted nature of the slave trade and its lasting consequences.

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