Destination of African Slaves (1520-1860) Number of Slaves (in millions)

Question

Portuguese America 4
British America 2.5
Spanish America 2.5
French America 1.6

Based on this chart, which area would have been MOST LIKELY to be affected by the slave trade?
Responses

A BrazilBrazil

B GuianaGuiana

C MexicoMexico

D United StatesUnited

Answer 1

Based on the chart provided, the area that would have been MOST LIKELY to be affected by the slave trade is:

A. Brazil

This is because Portuguese America (which includes Brazil) received the highest number of enslaved Africans (4 million) compared to the other destinations listed.