Why might African leaders have been willing to participate in the exchange of slaves for goods?

A - They were interested in starting their own colonies in the Americas.

B - They could sell goods to pay off loans owed to the Europeans.

C - It allowed them to reduce their own populations and prevent starvation.

D - Slaves were often prisoners from the interior of Africa, not their own people.

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15 August, 06:05

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Jaxon Madden · Answer 1

I personally think the answer is D.

Not positive just going on memory of prior knowledge.