Slave ships were large cargo ships specially converted for the purpose of transporting slaves. ... As many as 20 million Africans were transported by ship. The transportation of slaves from Africa to America was known as the Middle Passage.
Nationalist leader Jiang was fighting a civil war against communists led by Mao.
Too late now, but it was probably 50 right?
Well, during this time period the Spanish, English and the French - among others - sought out to get three things; God, Gold and Glory ( known as the three G's). God was the spread of Christianity and other sub-religions of the anglican church. Gold, was the need and want for money. And glory stated the desire of power and dominance over the New World.
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