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During the Atlantic slave trade, how many Africans were forcibly brought to the Americas?
During the Atlantic slave trade, how many Africans were forcibly brought to the Americas?
- More than 20 million
- More than 10 million (correct)
- Around 5 million
- Less than 1 million
Which crops grown in the new colonies were labor intensive and led to the demand for more slaves?
Which crops grown in the new colonies were labor intensive and led to the demand for more slaves?
- Wheat, barley, and oats
- Sugar cane, tobacco, and cotton (correct)
- Rice, corn, and potatoes
- Coffee, cocoa, and tea
Why did African kings and merchants willingly sell slaves to the Europeans?
Why did African kings and merchants willingly sell slaves to the Europeans?
- To help rival tribes
- To resist European colonization
- To strengthen their own realms (correct)
- To establish peaceful trade relations
During the Atlantic slave trade, what motivated African kingdoms to engage in wars?
During the Atlantic slave trade, what motivated African kingdoms to engage in wars?
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What was the main reason for African kingdoms needing European firearms during the slave trade?
What was the main reason for African kingdoms needing European firearms during the slave trade?
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What was the impact of the Atlantic slave trade on Africa's future?
What was the impact of the Atlantic slave trade on Africa's future?
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What contributed to the development of racist ideology during the Atlantic slave trade?
What contributed to the development of racist ideology during the Atlantic slave trade?
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