How did the atlantic slave trade operate

The transatlantic slave trade began in the 15th century, after the Portuguese started exploring the coast of West Africa. At first the number of enslaved Africans taken was small. ... The majority of slaves taken in the transatlantic trade were from the states on or near the west coast of Africa.

Explanation:

European settle was devastating for the Native Americans. From the time the first Europeans came, the American Indians could never have imagined how negatively they would be affected by the Europeans. At first, Europeans brought diseases to which the American Indians had no immunity.