Historical discussion links George Washington to the transatlantic slave trade, which brought slaves from Africa.
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Historical discussion links George Washington to the transatlantic slave trade, which brought slaves from Africa.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Obama critiques Washington's legacy amid renewed concerns about the slave trade in Africa.1 source
Historical discussion links George Washington to the transatlantic slave trade originating in Africa.1 source
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The entities involved
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George Washington
Mississippi state legislator
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Africa
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Related events
- Africa was involved in the transatlantic slave trade.
- Africa and the Netherlands are involved in the transatlantic slave trade.
- Captives were transported from Africa to America, generating profitable income for traders.
- Liverpool merchants funded slave voyages from Africa, leading to the shipment of enslaved people from English ports to Jamaica.
- Black Africans were transported westward from Africa to the Americas.