the impact of slave trade in economies of west africa Flashcards
1
Q
how long was the slave trade
A
400 years
2
Q
how many people was taken from Africa for slaves
A
12 million people
3
Q
name 4 effects how slaves effected
A
- young strong people taken away who couldive helped build economy
- some parts too little people and other parts its too much
- strife led to war between the kingdom. war was more violent bc of guns bought in from Europe
- slave traders gave slaves for manufactured goods. people in Africa used Europe goods instead of own country goods