Which of the Following Is True of the Atlantic Slave

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the Atlantic slave trade in the late fifteenth century and thereafter?

• A)Most slaves were taken by Europeans who raided coastal villages and enslaved the inhabitants.
• B)Slavery did not exist in Africa until the Europeans introduced it.
• C)Most slaves were first enslaved by other Africans and then were sold to European traders.
• D)The Portuguese opposed slavery and tried to prevent its extension to the New World.
• E)Most slaves were Native Americans.

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Definitions:

Groundwater Flow

The movement of water through the Earth's subsurface, typically through porous soil and rock layers.

Pore Spaces

The voids or gaps between soil or rock particles, which can contain water or air.

Water Pressure

The force exerted by water on any surface it is in contact with, significant in various geological and biological processes.

Dewatered Area

describes a region from which water has been removed, typically for construction or drainage purposes.