Which of the following conclusions about the slave trade is most valid based on the historical record?

Question

(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.

Answer 1

The most valid conclusion about the slave trade based on the historical record is:

It affected millions of Africans.

This statement reflects the extensive impact of the slave trade on African populations, including the forced displacement, loss of life, and social disruption it caused. The other statements, while they may have some validity in specific contexts, do not align as broadly or clearly with the established historical understanding.