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:

i would say that the politicial parties from state to state varies.

“i think it is very plausible that if there are five votes to end the death penalty, it could be with the people who are on the court right now,” - smith

so basically it is not clearly and consistently imposed