CLEP Western Civilization Test Questions

Answer - D - The most likely number of slaves taken from Africa to the Americas between the late 1400s and late 1800s is 12 million people.

Key Takeaway: It is not actually known how many slaves were taken from Africa to the Americas between the late 1400s and the late 1800s. However, historians have determined that at least 12 million people were taken. 2 million slaves were taken from Africa in the 1800s alone.