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 * Identify the causes of African slavery.
 * Europeans needed a large number of people in order to work due the their demand of labor needed. Non muslims were also prisoners. A large number of slaves were then imported. African prisoners were also cheap. Europeans used natives at first, but as natives died by disease, they needed a new source of labor. Africans had immunity to many diseases due to their being around for a long time. They also had a lot of experience in farming. They couldn’t escape due to their conspicuous skin color


 * Explain the Triangular Trade Route.
 * The triangular trade route was when africans were transported to the americas. They also transported goods and riches. The africans suffered while being transported in a process known as the middle passage. It was a harsh journey africans had to undergo while being transported to the americas. Africa sends slaves and gold to the Caribbean region and America. America sends tobacco, rum, and other goods to Africa and Great Britain. Great Britain sends manufactured guns and other manufactures to America and Africa.


 * Identify the consequences of the slave trade.
 * In africa, numerous cultures lost generations of their fittest members in order for the hopes of their country. People were the main resources. African societies were devastated and destroyed due to the separation of members. A lot of the american land started to be populated by a majority of africans. Many countries became mixed race. Guns were introduced to the African society, and so Africans used them more often. They were in demand.