African History

for Africa, both in economic and social ter

ions of able-bodied Africans from their homes. This resulted in a significant lo

munities were uprooted, families were torn apart, and social structures were damaged. This led to i

de led to widespread depopulation in certain regions of Africa. This created i

for their own benefit. The slave trade provided cheap labor to European colonies i

ueled conflicts and wars among African tribes and kingdoms, as they sought to capture a

ires as they lost their human resources and economic strength. This enabled Euro

ndividuals from their cultural heritage and traditions. Many aspect

and attitudes towards Africans, which persist to this day. Africans were viewed as prope

e trade on Africa and its people. Efforts to address these historical injustices a