Which of the Following Statements About the Fifteenth Century Slave

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the fifteenth century slave trade is correct?

• A) Slavery already existed in West African societies and was a much harsher, less humane form of slavery than that practiced by the Europeans.
• B) The only motivation was economic, and race had no role.
• C) Slave traders often traded gold for the African slaves.
• D) The trade began accidentally because of a linguistic misunderstanding between Portuguese seamen and African tribes.
• E) Those sold into slavery by African kings were primarily undesirables such as lawbreakers or persons accused of witchcraft.

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