From the late 15th century, to mid 19th century, an estimated 10-12 million africans were forcibly shipped to the americas to be bought and sold as slaves, the impact of which we still feel, almost 500 years later.

In today episode of "The z Files" I cover the beginning of the atlantic slave trade as well as what it looked liked around the world. I will be finishing this two part series next week. 

sources: 

The Atlantic slave trade: What too few textbooks told you - Anthony Hazard - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NXC4Q_4JVg

The Atlantic Slave Trade: Crash Course World History #24 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnV_MTFEGIY

Details of Brutal First Slave Voyages Discovered - https://www.history.com/news/transatlantic-slave-first-ships-details

Congress abolishes the African slave trade - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/congress-abolishes-the-african-slave-trade

The Atlantic Slave Trade Continued Illegally in America Until the Civil War - https://www.history.com/news/us-illegal-slave-trade-civil-war 

Transatlantic Slave Trade Causes and Effects - https://www.britannica.com/summary/Transatlantic-Slave-Trade-Causes-and-Effects