Solve the Equation and Check $7 ( 2 x + 7 ) = 37 + 2 ( 8 x + 2 )$

question 164

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation and check. $7 ( 2 x + 7 ) = 37 + 2 ( 8 x + 2 )$

• A) x = 3
• B) x = -2
• C) x = 4
• D) x = 2
• E) x = -4

Understand the historical context and significance of the transatlantic slave trade.

Identify and describe key terms and individuals related to the African slave trade and their roles.

Analyze the economic factors driving the demand for African slaves in the Americas.

Examine the impact of European colonization on African societies involved in the slave trade.

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Definitions:

West Indies

A region in the Caribbean Sea consisting of numerous islands that were crucial during the colonial period for their agricultural production, especially sugar.

Indentured Servants

Individuals who agreed to work for a certain period in exchange for transportation to the New World, living expenses, and sometimes land at the end of their service, a common practice in the American colonies.

Pennsylvania Colony

The Pennsylvania Colony was one of the original thirteen colonies in North America, founded in 1681 by William Penn as a haven for persecuted Quakers and others seeking religious freedom.

Indian Slave Trade

The historical trade of indigenous peoples of the Americas as slaves, particularly prevalent during the colonial and early post-colonial periods in various regions.