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The Middle Passage

Question 1 • FL-2100010-M/J United States History

How did slavery in the Americas affect African society?

Answer
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Slave labor within Africa became more common, and violence between Africans increased.
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Slave labor within Africa became less common, and violence between Africans decreased.
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African culture began to incorporate European customs such as language, food, and music.
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African culture returned to its roots to avoid European influences and the enslavement system.

Explanation

The transatlantic slave trade increased demand for enslaved people, encouraging some African states and groups to capture and sell people to European traders. This made slave labor within Africa more common and contributed to wars and violence between African communities. Therefore, choice A is correct.

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