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What was the primary reason for Portuguese traders traveling to West Africa in the late 1400s?
What was the primary reason for Portuguese traders traveling to West Africa in the late 1400s?
- To trade for people to enslave (correct)
- To trade goods with West African villages
- To conquer West African lands
- To learn about West African cultures
Why did Portugal target West Africans for enslavement?
Why did Portugal target West Africans for enslavement?
- Due to economic advantages
- As retaliation for conflicts
- For racial reasons (correct)
- Because of their advanced technology
What effect did the enslavement of West Africans have on Portugal's colonies?
What effect did the enslavement of West Africans have on Portugal's colonies?
- It strengthened Portugal's control of its colonies (correct)
- It led to conflicts with other European countries
- It weakened Portugal's control of its colonies
- It resulted in the loss of skilled labor
What was the role of other European countries in relation to enslaving West Africans?
What was the role of other European countries in relation to enslaving West Africans?
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What was the primary labor force in the British North American colonies?
What was the primary labor force in the British North American colonies?
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How did the Portuguese traders acquire people to enslave in West Africa?
How did the Portuguese traders acquire people to enslave in West Africa?
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