History of the Slave Trade Triangle.

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What is the Slave Trade Triangle?
It is where countries (from the Americas, Africa and Europe) trade raw materials like cotton, tobacco, and sugar in exchange for slaves from Africa. Slaves are often sold by African chiefs for weapons and auction to the highest bidder. They travel compact in a ship across Europe and America stack on top each other just to fit everyone in one trip.

Where did the Slave Trade Triangle occur?
It occurred mainly in the Americas, Africa, and Europe.

When did it happen?
It happened in the 1400s to the 1500s before there were many laws.

Why did it happen?
It's a way for slaves to pay for their debt and buyers to make more money due to the production of work increasing and slaves only getting paid by food, water and shelter.