Question

Why did some slave traders operate illegally, even before the slave trade was outlawed by many nations?

Slavery was illegal in the 1500s.
They wanted to avoid taxes and fees.
They were carrying too many enslaved people on their ships.
They were unaware of proper procedures.

Answer 1

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Why did some slave traders operate illegally, even before the slave trade was outlawed by many nations?

They were carrying too many enslaved people on their ships.