Which of the following conclusions about the slave trade is most valid based on the historical record? (1 point) Responses It affected millions of Africans. It affected millions of Africans. It prevented Brazil from becoming a prosperous country. It prevented Brazil from becoming a prosperous country. It caused Europeans to establish colonies in the Americas. It caused Europeans to establish colonies in the Americas. It caused Africans to unite and support the abolition of slavery.

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The most valid conclusion about the slave trade based on the historical record is: It affected millions of Africans.

The transatlantic slave trade forcibly displaced millions of Africans, leading to significant demographic, social, and economic impacts on African societies. The other statements, while they have some validity, do not capture the broad and direct effects of the slave trade as clearly.