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? (1 point)
• varying local currencies, such as nzimbu shells
• the European firearms sale-enslavement cycle
• dangerous environments along the Bight of Benin
• wars of succession

Answer 1

Many historians argue that the key factor in increasing warfare at large in West Africa between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries is the European firearms sale-enslavement cycle.