why did the dutch begin to sell firear to west afrika

Question

a the portugese could not supply enough firearms
bthey wanted to keep up with the european traders
c the pope lifted his ban on firearm sales to non christians
d they knew it would lead to an increase in people

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Answer 1

The most accurate answer to why the Dutch began to sell firearms to West Africa is A) the Portuguese could not supply enough firearms.

The Dutch sought to capitalize on the growing demand for firearms in the region, particularly as the Portuguese were experiencing challenges in their supply chains. This strategic decision allowed the Dutch to gain a foothold in the West African trade networks.