History
Why did the institution of slavery develop in Africa?
a. Africa had too many people
b. Slaves were valued as goods to be sold and traded
c. European traders introduced slavery to West Africa
d. Africa had an excess of land and a shortage of labor
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The primary reason why slavery developed in Africa was because of the demand for labor. European traders sought African slaves for labor on their plantations and for other forms of servitude. African kings and rulers also saw the benefit in trading slaves, as it allowed them to gain wealth and power. As a result of European demand, African kings and rulers sold and traded slaves from other African communities, leading to the further development of the institution of slavery in Africa.
