Discuss the origins of the Atlantic Slave Trade. Which countries began the trade

In an academic essay:

Discuss the origins of the Atlantic Slave Trade. Which countries began the trade? What were their motivations? How were slaves enslaved?

What were the major social and political effects in Africa due to the slave trade?

Describe the economic impact of the slave trade on Africa and the European nations involved in the slave trade.

Assignment Expectations

Length: 500 words per prompt (1500 total for this assignment)

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly citations to support your claims.