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What made the slave trade important to the West African economy?

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The market for West African slaves increased as Muslim traders bought or seized black Africans to sell in north Africa. Do you need specific examples, if so I can list them...
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The market for West African slaves increased because Muslim traders bought or seized the slaves.
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