The European slave trade began with Portugal's exploration of the west coast of Africa in search of a sea trade route to the East. The East had new resources, like spices and silk, and the Portuguese were hoping to acquire these goods without the hard journey by land from Europe to Asia.
Effort to decrease the federal budget deficit
Convincing the American colonists it was time to break away from England's rule and abusive monarchy.
the people!! We, the people
