The African slave trade was the buying and selling of people for slavery. Many of the Africans were enslaved and forcibly sent over seas. Throughout the 1800's slavery was banned but illegal slave trade continued. King Leopold began to establish slave trade once again which resulted in the scramble for Africa. The single act caused a flurry of imperialistic activity of the countries of Europe. (France, Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Portugal.
Words You May Not Know: Imperialistic- The complete control of a weaker nation’s social, economic, and political life by a stronger nation.
Words You May Not Know: Imperialistic- The complete control of a weaker nation’s social, economic, and political life by a stronger nation.