Question

What were the events leading to the development of the slave trade

Answer 1

The slave trade began during the 15th century when Portugal and other European kingdoms were finally able to expand overseas and reach Africa the Portuguese began to kidnap people the west coast of Africa and to take those enslaved back to Europe this is some of google my info mixed with a little bit of google hope this helped you

Answer 2

The importance of the West Indian colonies they had a shortage or labor harsh racial attitudes and religion