CLEP Western Civilization Test Questions

Answer - D - During the 1600s and 1700s, the majority of African slaves taken from Africa were shipped to Spanish colonies in Central and South America.

Key Takeaway: During this time period, the great majority of people who experienced the Middle Passage from Africa were taken to Brazil (roughly believed to be about 40%). The other major areas where people were taken were Spanish colonies on the mainland and French and Spanish colonies in the Caribbean.