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Why did the europeans see slaves as the major product of trade from africa

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It was easier to do buisness

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Why was slavery such an important part of European trade?

European traders found it easier to do business with African intermediaries who raided settlements far away from the African coast and brought those young and healthy enough to the coast to be sold into slavery. ... These plantations produced products such as sugar or tobacco, meant for consumption back in Europe.

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