The Atlantic Slave Trade significantly shaped global history by forcibly relocating millions of Africans to the Americas, where they endured brutal conditions and contributed to the development of the plantation economy. This trade facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures across continents, profoundly impacting social structures and economies in Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The trade also sparked resistance and revolutions, particularly as abolitionist movements gained traction in the 18th and 19th centuries. The legacy of the Atlantic Slave Trade continues to affect contemporary societies, highlighting issues of race, inequality, and the ongoing struggle for human rights and social justice.