Question

1. In the mid-1800s, the African slave trade.

was at its peak
began
was at its low point
ended

Answer 1

Explanation: The African slave trade was still active in the mid-1800s, though it was beginning to diminish. The transatlantic slave trade peaked during the 16th and 18th centuries.

Abolitionist groups and shifting economic situations began to lessen the demand for slaves by the 1800s. It is important to remember, however, that the slave trade did not stop completely until the late 1800s.

The transatlantic slave trade came to an end in 1808 when the United States prohibited the importing of slaves, and it was further reduced by the abolition of slavery in numerous nations during the nineteenth century.