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Why did Europeans initially get involved in the slave trade in West Africa?

A.
It served as an outlet for prisoners.

B.
It was a way to make their colonies more profitable.

C.
It supported their desire to explore the Americas.

D.
It was something they were forced to do.

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B. It was a way to make their colonies more profitable.

Because they just wanted to.

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