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How Did The Slave Trade Affect Society

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The slave trade led to the disruption of society and family life of enslaved Africans. Millions of African slaves were used for harsh, heavy labor to advance agricultural production and often received cruel treatment. Because many men were taken, it led more African women to take on the typical duties of a male slave. However, their hard work contributed to the development of societies in the Americas and the new world. Their labor consisted of cultivating crops and extracting minerals which led to participation in global trade networks and the emergence of prosperous societies. Eventually, the political effects of slavery contributed to violence such as conflicts and slave revolts. Because slaves received cruel treatment, it often triggered
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