C. Discovery of the New World
The demand for West African slaves during the trans-Atlantic slave trade was primarily fueled by the need for labor in the New World colonies, particularly in the Caribbean and the Americas. The European powers established vast sugarcane plantations in these regions and needed a large workforce to cultivate and harvest the crops. This led to the brutal practice of capturing and enslaving Africans to meet the labor demands of the New World colonies.
The demands for West African slaves during the trans-Atlantic slave trade was a result of the
A. Discovery of sea route to india
B. Discovery of sugarcane plantation.
C. Discovery of the New World
D. Harsh weather condition in Europe
E. Industrial revolution in Europe
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