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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)
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wars of succession
wars of succession

dangerous environments along the Bight of Benin
dangerous environments along the Bight of Benin

varying local currencies, such as nzimbu shells
varying local currencies, such as nzimbu shells

the European firearms sale-enslavement cycle
the European firearms sale-enslavement cycle
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Answer 1

Many historians argue that the key factor in increasing warfare in West Africa between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries is the European firearms sale-enslavement cycle. This cycle involved the exchange of European firearms for enslaved individuals, which escalated conflicts and warfare among local groups competing for access to these weapons and the lucrative slave trade.