The correct answer is B: they wanted to keep up with the European traders. The Dutch were looking to establish their presence and competitiveness in trade in West Africa, which included supplying firearms to local powers and trading partners in order to maintain and expand their influence in the region.
why did the dutch begin to sell firearms to west afrika
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 traded people
dont get another wrong
1 answer