The term "Atlantic World" refers to the interconnected regions and cultures surrounding the Atlantic Ocean, particularly during the period from the late 15th century to the early 19th century. This concept encompasses the interactions between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, including trade, migration, and the exchange of ideas, goods, and people. Key elements of the Atlantic World include the transatlantic slave trade, which forcibly brought millions of Africans to the Americas, and the Columbian Exchange, which facilitated the transfer of crops, animals, and technologies between continents. These interactions significantly shaped the social, economic, and political landscapes of the involved regions.