Slave trade Quote by Christopher Lascelles
““By the time the slave trade ended, the Caribbean had taken an estimated 50 percent of the roughly fifteen million African slaves transported to the Americas as cheap labour over a three hundred year period. In fact, up until the beginning of the 19th century, the majority of immigrants to the Americas were African.””
About This Quote
Source Historical analysis: Caribbean slave trade statistics, 2020
The Caribbean received about half of all African slaves taken to the Americas, making African immigration the dominant early demographic.
In simple terms: Caribbean took ~50% of African slaves; Africans were the main early immigrants.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the massive impact of African labor on Caribbean history.
Themes
slavery
demographics
colonialism
migration
economics
Mood
reflective
educational
Type
historical
informative
When to use this quote
- history lessons
- college lectures
- museum exhibits
- policy discussions
Key Concepts
Atlantic slave trade
diaspora
labor exploitation
Questions to Reflect On
- How did African labor shape Caribbean societies?
- What are the lasting cultural impacts?
A Different Perspective
The figure may overlook undocumented movements and regional variations.
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