Question

Why did the Portuguese slave trade move down the coast to Angola?

a. The Kongolese began to rebel against Portuguese control
b. The Angolans provided more assistance to Portuguese traders
c. The Portuguese sought a more profitable region for trade
d. Angolan royalty preferred to trade with Portugal rather than the Kongo

Answer 1

One of the main reasons why the Portuguese slave trade moved down the coast to Angola was because "c. The Portuguese sought a more profitable region for trade," since there were more precious metals and goods in this region.