Why Did the British Want to Take Over the Slave

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why did the British want to take over the slave trade in the late 17th century?

• A) Their ongoing war with France demanded a supply of soldiers.
• B) They needed labor for tobacco cultivation in Virginia and Maryland.
• C) They wanted the taxes paid to the slave trade leader by other European nations.
• D) They had begun to establish sugar plantations in Brazil and needed labor.

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Definitions:

Oligodendrocytes

A type of glial cell in the central nervous system that produces the myelin sheath, helping to increase the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along nerve cells.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that encases and insulates the axons of many neurons, allowing for faster transmission of electrical signals along the nerve cells.

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord involved in physical support, repair, and nutrient transport within the central nervous system.

Node

A point of intersection or a junction between different elements or structures, often used in contexts of networks or biological processes.