What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

The correct answer is Africans, as they were the primary group forcibly transported to America and sold as slaves during the transatlantic slave trade, which began in the 16th century and lasted into the 19th century. This massive and inhumane displacement of millions of Africans was driven by the demand for labor in the Americas, particularly in the plantation economy, where they were forced to work under brutal conditions.

While there were instances of other groups facing forms of servitude or forced labor, such as Native Americans who were exploited for labor in the early colonial period, the scale and systematic nature of the African slave trade distinguishes it as a significant historical event. The European population has also experienced various forms of migration and displacement, but they were typically not enslaved in the same manner. Similarly, while there were Asian immigrants to America, they primarily came for labor opportunities rather than being forcibly enslaved. Thus, the historical context surrounding the transatlantic slave trade clearly identifies Africans as the group that was taken to America and sold as slaves.