Why Did the Slave Trade Come to Rely on the Peoples

question 36

Essay

Why did the slave trade come to rely on the peoples of West Africa, and what were the consequences for all parties involved?

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that carry signals over the gap between synapses in the brain.

Synapses

The junctions at which neurons communicate with each other through neurotransmitters.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various bodily functions and processes.

Circadian Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.