Question
Although the demand for slaves was great, Angolan and Brazilian merchants only permitted a steady
trickle of slaves into Brazil because
A. there was anxiety over importing tropical diseases that were rife in West Africa.
B. importing too many slaves would reduce their market value.
C. Portuguese Catholics were morally offended by the trade.
D. there was fear of slave revolts.
trickle of slaves into Brazil because
A. there was anxiety over importing tropical diseases that were rife in West Africa.
B. importing too many slaves would reduce their market value.
C. Portuguese Catholics were morally offended by the trade.
D. there was fear of slave revolts.
Answers
Ms. Sue
B makes the most sense -- but check your book.