Problem
The seventeenth and eighteenth centuries saw an increase in the African slave trade. What factors led to this expansion? Consider the role of territorial expansion, the impact of Europeans in the Americas, global trade, naval technological developments, and/or related issues in your analysis. Include at least one quote from the Worlds Together, Worlds Apart text, class lectures, or materials listed in this module as part of your answer. Be sure to explain the significance of the quote as part of your response.