Question

Which of the following is a reason why the Europeans came to the Gold Coast? A. to bully the people of the Gold Coast

B. to enslave the people of the Gold Coast
C. the desire to spread Christianity
D. to fight and kill the people of the Gold Coast

Answer 1

d

Step-by-step explanation:

to fight and kill the people of the Gold Coast

Answer 2

Answer: B

European commerce in the region began with a focus on gold, which explorers found to be abundant there. As was the case in many other African regions, Europeans soon began to demand African captives in the trade to the coast.