The transatlantic slave trade forcibly brought millions of Africans to the Americas, where they were subjected to a brutal system of chattel slavery (via britannica.com). Enslaved individuals were coerced into labor on plantations, enduring harsh conditions and systemic dehumanization. This oppressive environment led to various forms of resistance, prompting slaveowners to implement severe punitive measures to suppress any defiance and maintain control over their human property.
