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Slavery was widespread before European arrival, and shrank after Christian missionaries objected.
Slavery was widespread before European arrival, and shrank after Christian missionaries objected.
Slavery was introduced to Africa by European explorers.
Slavery was introduced to Africa by European explorers.
Types of slavery were practiced in parts of Africa for millennia. European development of the transatlantic slave trade led to far more persons being enslaved and shipped much farther from their homes.
Types of slavery were practiced in parts of Africa for millennia. European development of the transatlantic slave trade led to far more persons being enslaved and shipped much farther from their homes.
All African societies practiced slavery prior to European arrival.
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The statement that best analyzes the history of slavery in Africa is:
"Types of slavery were practiced in parts of Africa for millennia. European development of the transatlantic slave trade led to far more persons being enslaved and shipped much farther from their homes."
This statement acknowledges the pre-existing systems of slavery in Africa while also highlighting the significant impact that European involvement had on the scale and nature of slavery.
