Which group of people was forcibly brought to the U.S.?

The correct answer identifies Africans, who were forcibly brought to the U.S. as part of the transatlantic slave trade that operated from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Millions of Africans were captured, transported under horrific conditions, and sold into slavery in American colonies, enduring extreme brutality and exploitation. This forced migration significantly shaped American history, culture, and demographics, leading to profound social and economic impacts.

In contrast, Native Americans were the original inhabitants of the land and did not arrive through forced transportation. Europeans migrated voluntarily, largely seeking new opportunities and escaping various circumstances in their home countries. While there were Asian immigrants who faced significant challenges, their arrival in the U.S. was generally through voluntary migration rather than forced transit on the scale seen in the case of Africans.