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In some places, the slave trade increased the power of the African monarchy and led to economic strength. However, in places where there was competition between slave traders, the slave trade undermined the African monarchy, led to constant chaos/war, destroyed political unity, and disrupted African society. The slave trade also impacted demographics of Africa. Millions of people were lost to the slave trade. Also, in certain parts of African, certain genders were taken as slaves more than others. This disrupted marriage and the sexual distribution of labor in Africa.
<span>They saw Germany as the greatest threat. </span>
The purpose of the spoils system is to give your supporters political positions in various federal offices. To the victor go the spoils means that if you win, you can put all your friends or family members or party members at high positions because you control those positions. It's not a system based on merit which was introduced later, after Jackson's policies.
