Africa (1450-1650)

By Maria.Doyle
  • Decline in Mali Empire
    1460

    Decline in Mali Empire

  • The Portuguese Begin Trading on "The Gold Coast"
    1471

    The Portuguese Begin Trading on "The Gold Coast"

  • Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Begins
    1525

    Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Begins

  • First European (Captain John Hawkins) Transports Slaves to Europe
    1562

    First European (Captain John Hawkins) Transports Slaves to Europe

  • Kingdom of Songhai is Conquered by the Moroccans

    Kingdom of Songhai is Conquered by the Moroccans