Atlantic slave trade
slave trade across the Atlantic Ocean between the 16th and 19th centuries
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Summary
Atlantic slave trade is an aspect of history[1]. It ranks in the top 0.24% of aspect of history entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,636 views/month, #7 of 2,974).[2]
Key Facts
- Subclass of: slave trade[3], triangular trade[4]
- Part of: triangular trade[5]
- Commons category: Atlantic slave trade[6]
- Topic's main category: Category:Atlantic slave trade[7]
- Facet of: slave trade[8]
- Described by source: The Oxford Encyclopedia of African Thought[9]
- Has contributing factor: colonial empire[10]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Human rights[11], WikiProject African diaspora[12], Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[13]
- Significant place: Central Africa[14], West Africa[15]
Why It Matters
Atlantic slave trade has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] It is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]
It has been cited as an influence by racism[18], a political ideology[19].
FAQs
Who did Atlantic slave trade influence?
Atlantic slave trade has been cited as an influence by racism[18].