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Cause and effect of ethnic diversity?
Cause: Diverse African origins. Effect: Varied cultural contributions in the U.S.
What was the scale of the transatlantic slave trade?
Over 12.5 million Africans were forcibly transported to the Americas.
When did the transatlantic slave trade occur?
From the early 1500s to the mid-1800s (over 350 years).
What role did Charleston, SC play?
Main U.S. slave-trading port, receiving 48% of Africans brought directly to the U.S.
Which nations were the top enslavers?
Portugal, Great Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands.
What were the causes and effects of the transatlantic slave trade?
Cause: Demand for labor in the Americas, Effect: Devastation of African societies and creation of African American culture.
What was the effect of diverse African origins on US culture?
Effect: Varied cultural contributions in the U.S., with multiple combinations of African-based practices, languages, and beliefs.
What was the effect of the transatlantic slave trade on African American culture?
Effect: The forced migration and mixing of various African ethnic groups shaped the diverse and resilient African American culture in the United States.