The Atlantic slave trade: What too few textbooks told you - Anthony Hazard
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Slavery has occurred in many forms throughout the world, but the Atlantic slave trade -- which forcibly brought more than 10 million Africans to the Americas -- stands out for both its global scale and its lasting legacy. Anthony Hazard discusses the historical, economic and personal impact of this massive historical injustice.
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The concept of slavery was not new to Africa or Europe. Both had versions of it throughout their history. How were the Atlantic slave trade and American slavery different than previous versions of slavery on other continents?
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