What were 5 steps of the slave trade?

The slave trade involved several key steps: First, European traders would capture or purchase enslaved individuals from African slave traders. Second, the enslaved people were transported across the Atlantic in brutal conditions on slave ships, known as the Middle Passage. Third, upon arrival in the Americas, they were sold at auctions or directly to plantation owners. Fourth, enslaved individuals were forced to work in plantations or mines under harsh conditions. Finally, the cycle of trade continued as the profits from slave labor fueled further European expansion and the demand for more enslaved individuals.