The Commodity Most Desired in the 17^th Century by African

question 3

Multiple Choice

The commodity most desired in the 17^th century by African traders in exchange for slaves was

• A) gold
• B) horses
• C) colorful cotton fabric
• D) firearms

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective focusing on how individuals use symbols and meaning to create and maintain social relationships and societies.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the role of power struggles and inequality in shaping societal structures and relationships.

Functionalism

A sociological perspective that interprets each part of society in terms of how it contributes to the stability of the whole society.

Essentialism

The belief in and the practice of recognizing inherent and immutable traits that are believed to define particular categories of people or things.