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They knew it would lead to an increase in enslaved peoples.
They knew it would lead to an increase in enslaved peoples.
They wanted to keep up with the other European traders.
They wanted to keep up with the other European traders.
The Portuguese could not supply enough firearms.
The Portuguese could not supply enough firearms.
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The most accurate response to why the Dutch began to sell firearms to West Africa would be:
They wanted to keep up with the other European traders.
This response reflects the competitive nature of European colonial powers during that time, as they sought to establish and maintain their trade networks in Africa, particularly regarding the slave trade and other valuable resources.
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