97% went elsewhere around the world, with the highest percentage being the Portuguese colony of Brazil.
Of course, slavery existed for thousands of years prior to that. People of all colors were slaves in various societies.
The Greeks came up with the first concept of a democratic government about 2,500 years ago. Only the citizens of Athens, who were male and over 18 could participate. The majority of the population were slaves, and could not.
3% of the African slave trade went to the USA.
97% went elsewhere around the world, with the highest percentage being the Portuguese colony of Brazil.
Of course, slavery existed for thousands of years prior to that. People of all colors were slaves in various societies.
The Greeks came up with the first concept of a democratic government about 2,500 years ago. Only the citizens of Athens, who were male and over 18 could participate. The majority of the population were slaves, and could not.