Effects of Slave Trading on West Africa

Question 1

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Question 2

Political Effects of Slave Trading

Answer 2

1. The spread of war and conflict among the Africans increased because the demand for slaves also meant the demand guns.
2. The rise of professional armies came about.they had access to guns
3. African wars became more devastating because of more advanced weapons.

Question 3

Political Effects of Slave Trading

Answer 3

4. Rise in the corruption of the government. Decay in the politics of rulers, chiefs, etc..there was no trust. People were obsessed with wealth and power which slave trading and aggressive wars could bring
5. Military skills (training) became more important than the traditional political systems.

Question 4

social effects

Answer 4

kidnapping
feeling of insecurity
destruction of families
distroted use of orcales which caused humam scarfices