From the 16th to the 19th centuries a total of 10.7…
““From the 16th to the 19th centuries a total of 10.7 million slaves survived the Atlantic crossing from Africa to the Americas, and (according to recent calculations by historians David Eltis and José Flávio Motta) nearly half of them were shipped to Brazil. Thus, over 350 years, nearly 5 million slaves landed in Brazil. The British colonies in North America and the United States of America probably imported only around one tenth of this number. By 1850 there were 2.5 million slaves in the country and the 1872 census reported that around 58 per cent of the population were of African descent (whether slaves or free men).””
About This Quote
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Historical data shows massive slave trade to Brazil, far exceeding North America, highlighting regional disparities in the slave economy.
In simple terms: Brazil received most Atlantic slaves.
Key Takeaway
Recognize regional impacts of slavery.
Themes
history
slavery
demographics
Brazil
North America
Mood
somber
informed
Type
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- policy advocacy
- museum curation
Key Concepts
economics
social justice
historical analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How did regional trade patterns affect cultures?
- What legacies persist today?
A Different Perspective
Data may be contested by scholars.