Homework Help: history

Posted by Bella on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2:20pm.

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

i know its not A . its either B or C..
please help

history - Ms. Sue, Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2:22pm
Slavery existed in Africa (and many other parts of the world) long before European traders arrived there.
history - Anonymous, Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2:35pm
then it must be B..?
history - Ms. Sue, Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2:49pm
Right.

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