Question

Which of the following statements is true?

A: The slave trade harmed some African states, but benefited others.
B:European traders introduced the slave trade to Africa.
C: The slave trade devastated all the African states on Africa’s Atlantic coast.
D:The Asante kingdom used its growing power to end the slave trade in West Africa.

Answer 1

The answer is A.

The slave trade harmed some African states, but benefited others.

Answer 2

Answer is: A: The slave trade harmed some African states, but benefited others.
Slave trade was beneficial for same African states in short period of time. It helped to coastal kingdoms, because they were able to get money, guns and other goods in exchange for the slaves.