Question

The first Europeans to trade African slaves in the Americas were the _______.

a.
Spanish
c.
British
b.
Dutch
d.
Portuguese

Answer 1

d. Portuguese

Step-by-step explanation:

Portugal was the first European country to play a substantial role in African slave trade. The Portuguese initially bought slaves for work on Atlantic African island farms, and subsequently for plantations in Brazil and the Caribbean, since they also transferred a limited number to Europe.