Which method was used in Africa to obtain slaves for sale in the New World?

Which method was used in Africa to obtain slaves for sale in the New World?

• A. Diplomatic treaties
• B. Raids
• C. Trade routes
• D. Migration agreements

Answer: (B)

The key idea is how enslaved people were gathered for the Atlantic slave trade. In many West and Central African regions, captives were taken through raids and warfare, with groups or traders capturing individuals from villages and then selling them to European merchants at coastal points. These captured people were then transported across the Atlantic to the New World. Other options describe channels or negotiations rather than the act of forcibly taking people, which is why raids best fits the question.

The key idea is how enslaved people were gathered for the Atlantic slave trade. In many West and Central African regions, captives were taken through raids and warfare, with groups or traders capturing individuals from villages and then selling them to European merchants at coastal points. These captured people were then transported across the Atlantic to the New World. Other options describe channels or negotiations rather than the act of forcibly taking people, which is why raids best fits the question.