With the colonization of the Americas starting in the 16th century, a new slave market opened up, and slave trafficking across the Atlantic soon became one of the most lucrative businesses on earth.
Seoses Ameerika koloniseerimisega, mis algas 16. sajandil, avanes uus orjaturg ning orjade transportimine üle Atlandi ookeani sai peagi maailma üheks tulutoovaimaks äriks.