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Why did individual or private traders sail along the coast of West Africa?
Why did individual or private traders sail along the coast of West Africa?
What were the trading posts along the coast of West Africa also known as?
What were the trading posts along the coast of West Africa also known as?
Why did slave trading companies establish well-defended forts along the West African coast?
Why did slave trading companies establish well-defended forts along the West African coast?
Who was typically in charge of the forts established by slave trading companies along the West African coast?
Who was typically in charge of the forts established by slave trading companies along the West African coast?
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What was a significant role played by soldiers stationed at the well-armed forts along the West African coast?
What was a significant role played by soldiers stationed at the well-armed forts along the West African coast?
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Which slave trading company was associated with British merchants?
Which slave trading company was associated with British merchants?
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Which European country had the largest share of the slave trade by 1800?
Which European country had the largest share of the slave trade by 1800?
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What was the name of the large fort in Ghana where slaves were held?
What was the name of the large fort in Ghana where slaves were held?
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Which of the following was not a European slave trading port?
Which of the following was not a European slave trading port?
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Which of the following goods was not traded in Africa for captives?
Which of the following goods was not traded in Africa for captives?
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What was the purpose of the first leg of the journey in the Triangular Trade?
What was the purpose of the first leg of the journey in the Triangular Trade?
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Why was the trans-Atlantic slave trade called the Triangular Trade?
Why was the trans-Atlantic slave trade called the Triangular Trade?
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