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)

Answers:

dangerous environments along the Bight of Benin

varying local currencies, such as nzimbu shells

wars of succession

the European firearms sale-enslavement cycle

Answer 1

the European firearms sale-enslavement cycle

Many historians argue that European demand for slaves and the trade of firearms in exchange for captives created a violent cycle: groups raided neighbors to sell captives to Europeans, then used the acquired guns to wage more war.