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The '''slave trade''' began in 1455 in [[Africa]] as part of the [[Columbian exchange]]. The pope gave justification to enslave non-[[Christians]] in a papal bull. It became an important part of Africa's economy. It did not come to an end until 1800-1865 with the work of Christians; [[William Wilberforce]] and [[John Wesley]]. The [[United States]] passed the [[13th Amendment]] in response to it.
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The '''slave trade''' began in 1455 in [[Africa]] as part of the [[Columbian exchange]]. The [[pope]] gave justification to enslave non-[[Christians]] in a [[papal bull]]. It became an important part of Africa's economy. It did not come to an end until 1800-1865 with the work of Christians; [[William Wilberforce]] and [[John Wesley]]. The [[United States]] passed the [[13th Amendment]] in response to it.
[[World History Lecture Eight]] can be used for more information.
[[World History Lecture Eight]] can be used for more information.