Origin and Ending of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade to the British Colonies in the Caribbean. Although the British credited themselves with ending the practice of slave trading, Great Britain transported more slaves than any other country and forever altered the demographics of the Caribbean Islands. By the time slavery was abolished, the original Indian population had vanished. The vast majority of the population consisted of African ex-slaves. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed Filename: 5212 Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.doc Price: 53.70