Choose THREE statements that correctly describe the slave trade and its impact on West Africa.

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A Slavery did not exist in Africa until after Europeans arrived.Slavery did not exist in Africa until after Europeans arrived.

B More enslaved people from West Africa were sent to Brazil than to any other single location.More enslaved people from West Africa were sent to Brazil than to any other single location.

C European slave traders usually worked with African leaders to capture or obtain people for enslavement.European slave traders usually worked with African leaders to capture or obtain people for enslavement.

D Many African leaders traded enslaved people for imported sugar and food.Many African leaders traded enslaved people for imported sugar and food.

E The Portuguese are regarded as being the first European power to obtain Africans for enslavement for their "New World" settlements

Answer 1

The three statements that correctly describe the slave trade and its impact on West Africa are:

B. More enslaved people from West Africa were sent to Brazil than to any other single location.

C. European slave traders usually worked with African leaders to capture or obtain people for enslavement.

E. The Portuguese are regarded as being the first European power to obtain Africans for enslavement for their "New World" settlements.