Asked by Sydni Smith on May 24, 2024

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Approximately how many Africans were transported across to the Americas during the era of the slave trade?

A) 230 million
B) 12.5 million
C) 3.3 million
D) 96.2 million

Slave Trade

The historical trade involving the capture, transport, and sale of human beings as slaves, particularly associated with the transatlantic trade from Africa to the Americas from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

Africans

Refers to the people native to the African continent, encompassing a wide range of cultures, ethnicities, and nations.

Americas

A collective term for the continents of North America and South America, including all its countries and regions.

  • Assess the approximate number of Africans transported to the Americas during the slave trade era.
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Joshua DensonMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Approximately 12.5 million Africans were forcibly transported across the Atlantic to the Americas during the era of the slave trade. This figure is widely accepted by historians and scholars.