Critically examine the claim that The trans-Atlantic slave trade was based on a pre-existing slavery institution in Africa."

1. Critically examine the argument that the Europeans expanded into Africa in the 19th century for the twin purposes of spreading civilization and ending slavery.
2. Discuss the economic and political motives for European expansion into Africa in the 19th Century
3. To what extent could it be argued that "Colonialism gave birth to the forces that overthrew it."

The trans-Atlantic slave trade was based on a pre-existing slavery institution in Africa.

The trans-Atlantic slave trade has been the focus of many discussions about its relevance to the development of the . among other things. However, less often discussed is the trans-Atlantic trade and...