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The Middle Passage

Question 10 • (Bergold)WCA 2130 US History 1 1st nine weeks 26-27

To keep up with European demand, how did African slave traders enslave people?

Answer
A
They took prisoners of war and raided villages.
B
They stopped selling enslaved people to the Middle East.
C
They traded goods with Africans on the West Coast.
D
They improved conditions on slave ships to help more people survive.

Explanation

African slave traders supplied more enslaved people by capturing prisoners of war and raiding villages. These violent methods increased the number of people available to sell to European traders. The correct choice is “They took prisoners of war and raided villages.”

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