The transatlantic slave trade was really a triangle. Here's a map to show the approximate routes. The trade was brought about to benefit the economy of Caribbean nations and Europe. The slaves were forced into awful conditions; cramped boats and harsh climates with which to toil away picking cotton or whatnot.
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. 28th Aug 1963
I believe it's "original jurisdiction."
It is very emotional and inspiring
Cotton became highly profitable and everyone who handled it from farmers to exporters made good profit this affect the southern states because the more the cotton the more the slavery