Question

How many Africans are believed to have been sold into slavery during the trans-Atlantic slave trade?

Answer 1

Answer:

Over 9,000,000

Explanation:

It is difficult to establish how many people were sold into slavery during the four centuries that the practice lasted. It is believed that about 1.2-2.4 million Africans died during their transport to America. However, about 12 million slaves were bought and transported. Moreover, many more people died in Africa during the capture or the long journey to sea.

Answer 2

A. just over 700,000
b. just under 1,000,000
c. about 6,500,000
d. over 9,000,000

Answer: D