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Human beings were traded along various routes between Europe, Africa, South America, and North America. The vast distances covered by the slave trade made ocean travel necessary. Which of these statements best explains the purpose of trade routes from Europe to Africa?

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Answer:

Africans wanted European-manufactured goods in exchange for slaves.

Step-by-step explanation:

Africa wanted European manufactured goods for personal use, as well as for warfare. Many African tribes would trade the Europeans slaves that were captured through warfare or tribal members that had broken African laws.

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User Priyanka Vadhwani
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Answer:

The purpose of trade routes from Europe to Africa is described below in detail.

Step-by-step explanation:

The advantages Europeans exchange with Africa are as follows:

  • Clothes, guns, trinkets, cooper, slave beads, etc. are the goods Europeans delivered to Africa.

The kind of agricultural commodities they raise for commerce purpose is as follow:

  • There is some classification of an agricultural commodity like cinnamon cloves, opium, saltpeter, cardamom, tea, etc which they raise for commerce purposes. This mercantile selling makes a tremendous profit.

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