6 Questions
What was the primary reason for Portuguese traders traveling to West Africa in the late 1400s?
To trade for people to enslave
Why did Portugal target West Africans for enslavement?
For racial reasons
What effect did the enslavement of West Africans have on Portugal's colonies?
It strengthened Portugal's control of its colonies
What was the role of other European countries in relation to enslaving West Africans?
They justified their own actions by claiming West Africans were meant to be enslaved
What was the primary labor force in the British North American colonies?
Enslaved West African people
How did the Portuguese traders acquire people to enslave in West Africa?
By trading goods for enslaved people
Explore the diverse ways of life in West Africa before people were enslaved in the colonies. Learn about the variety of languages, religions, occupations, and cultural practices that were part of West African societies.
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