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During which time period did the Atlantic slave trade occur?
During which time period did the Atlantic slave trade occur?
- Late 14th to mid 18th century
- Late 17th to mid 21st century
- Late 16th to mid 20th century
- Late 15th to mid 19th century (correct)
What were some of the crops grown in the new colonies that required labor?
What were some of the crops grown in the new colonies that required labor?
- Potatoes, tomatoes, and beans
- Sugar cane, tobacco, and cotton (correct)
- Apples, oranges, and bananas
- Corn, wheat, and rice
Why did African kings and merchants sell slaves to the Europeans?
Why did African kings and merchants sell slaves to the Europeans?
- To enrich their own realms and strengthen against neighboring enemies (correct)
- To enrich neighboring enemies
- To resist European colonization
- To strengthen rival tribes
According to the text, what was one of the motivations for war among African kingdoms during the slave trade?
According to the text, what was one of the motivations for war among African kingdoms during the slave trade?
What impact did the Atlantic slave trade have on Africa's future?
What impact did the Atlantic slave trade have on Africa's future?
What was one of the justifications used by Europeans for the practice of slavery?
What was one of the justifications used by Europeans for the practice of slavery?
What was one of the brutal practices experienced by slaves during the Atlantic slave trade?
What was one of the brutal practices experienced by slaves during the Atlantic slave trade?