The Middle Passage refers to the transatlantic journey that enslaved Africans were forced to endure as they were transported to the Americas. This horrific voyage primarily originated from various regions along the west coast of Africa, where European traders and slave capturers procured enslaved individuals. Key areas included modern-day countries like Senegal, Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, and Angola, among others. The enslaved people were then transported across the Atlantic Ocean to various destinations in the Americas, including the Caribbean, South America, and North America, where they were sold into slavery.
From where did the Middle Passage originate?
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