Question

"European ___________ of the slave trade affected African states in the 1600s and 1700s in that African states competed to dominate the slave trade. "

Answer 1

The expansion of the European slave trade affected African states. The slave trade was one of the most profitable business in during the 1600s and 1700s and it is estimated that around 12 million Africans were transported as slaves. Because of this high demand African states competed to dominate the slave trade.