Asked by Crystal

What economic basis did the slave trade have on African states. I know that the wealthier inhabitants made a living or at least profit off of slave trade. The slave trade between 1500-1700,was driven by chiefdoms and power and wealth were acknowledged by the number of slaves some one owned due to the law of no land owner ship. I am just really stuck and can't figure out why. I know the wealthy Africans profited from the slave trade but just confused. Please help.
Answered by Ms. Sue
This site has more information. Be sure to read the introduction and the Economic effects.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_slave_trade
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