The European exploration and colonization of various regions had severe human costs. Firstly, it led to the devastation and loss of lives of indigenous people through forced labor, diseases, and conflicts. Secondly, the transatlantic slave trade resulted in the forced enslavement and abuse of millions of Africans, causing immeasurable suffering and loss of life. Lastly, the forced conversion of indigenous populations to Christianity undermined their cultural practices and autonomy, causing the erosion of their identity and traditions.
