The total number of Africans transported during the transatlantic slave trade remains unclear due to varying estimates and challenges in historical records, with millions subjected to brutal conditions and a significant loss of life during the voyage.
The total number of Africans transported to the Americas during the transatlantic slave trade is uncertain due to varying estimates and challenges in historical record-keeping. Estimates range from 10 to 12 million individuals sold into slavery, with around 2 million deaths during the sea voyage and millions more dying during other parts of the trade.
The British and Portuguese were major participants, accounting for a significant number of slaving voyages and carrying a large portion of Africans to slavery. The magnitude of the transatlantic slave trade is staggering, with approximately 12.5 million Africans loaded onto ships, and about 11 million surviving the Middle Passage to the Americas.
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