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Why did the Dutch begin to sell firearms to West Africa?(1 point)ResponsesThey wanted to keep up with the other European traders. They wanted to keep up with the other European traders. The pope lifted his ban on firearms sales to non-Christians.The pope lifted his ban on firearms sales to non-Christians.The Portuguese could not supply enough firearms.The Portuguese could not supply enough firearms.They knew it would lead to an increase in enslaved peoples.

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They wanted to keep up with the other European traders.

Explanation: Selling firearms let the Dutch compete with the Portuguese, English, and others for trade alliances, forts, and access to goods (including enslaved people) along the West African coast.