How did the Triangular Trade route affect western African countries?

Question

A.
Lumber was sent from west Africa to settlers in the New World.
B.
New spices from west African trades were shared with settlers in the New World.
C.
Slaves were captured in west Africa and taken to the New World.
D.
New medicinal innovations from west Africa were shared with the Native Americans.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Slaves were captured in west Africa and taken to the New World.

The Triangular Trade route was a system of trade that involved the exchange of goods and enslaved people between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. West African countries were significantly impacted by this trade, as many people were captured and sold into slavery, greatly affecting their societies and demographics.