Question

While investigating the increased warfare in West Africa between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries, what do many historians argue is the key factor in increasing warfare at large?

Answer 1

Many historians argue that the key factor in increasing warfare in West Africa between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries was the transatlantic slave trade.

Answer 2

While investigating the increased warfare in West Africa between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries, what do many historians argue is the key factor in increasing warfare at large?
Responses

dangerous environments along the Bight of Benin
dangerous environments along the Bight of Benin - no response given

wars of succession
wars of succession - no response given

varying local currencies, such as nzimbu shells
varying local currencies, such as nzimbu shells - no response given

the European firearms sale-enslavement cycle

Answer 3

The European firearms sale-enslavement cycle is often cited as the key factor in increasing warfare at large in West Africa between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries.