Why did the transatlantic slave trade expand after the 16th century

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AlekseyPX3 years ago

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It is estimated that by the early 16th century as much as 10% of Lisbon's population was of African descent. After the European discovery of the American continent, the demand for African labour gradually grew, as other sources of labour - both European and American - were found to be insufficient.

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