The majority of enslaved Africans who were transported to the United States during the Transatlantic Slave Trade came from which region of West Africa?

The majority of enslaved Africans who were transported to the United States during the Transatlantic Slave Trade indeed came from the Senegambia region. This area, located around the Senegal and Gambia rivers, was a significant source of captives for the slave trade. From the 16th to the 19th centuries, it was heavily affected by European powers seeking labor for plantations, particularly in the Caribbean and later the Americas. The people from this region were part of various ethnic groups with rich cultural traditions, and their forced migration had lasting impacts on the demographics and culture of the American South.

In contrast, the other regions mentioned—Central Africa, East Africa, and South Africa—while involved in the slave trade, contributed fewer individuals to the enslaved population in the United States. Central Africa, for instance, was a significant source of enslaved individuals but primarily for South American markets, particularly in Brazil. East Africa was less involved in the Transatlantic Slave Trade and instead saw many captives sent to the Indian Ocean trade networks. South Africa is geographically distant from the majority of the slave transport routes to the Americas during this period. Understanding the historical context and the geographic origins of enslaved peoples helps clarify the dynamics of the Transatlantic Slave