What factor resulted in the depopulation of the African population beginning in the 17th century?
(1 point)
Responses
a There was inadequate amounts of medicine to care of the sick and wounded.
b There was a migration of many tribes due to bad living conditions.
c There was exportation of slaves during the slave-trade era.
d There was a migration of many tribes because of the abundance of rich resources elsewhere.
c There was exportation of slaves during the slave-trade era.
The correct answer is:
c) There was exportation of slaves during the slave-trade era.
To find the correct answer to this question, we can analyze each option and determine which one played a significant role in the depopulation of the African population beginning in the 17th century.
a) There was inadequate amounts of medicine to care for the sick and wounded.
While inadequate medicine certainly could have had an impact on the population, it is not the main factor that resulted in depopulation during that time period.
b) There was a migration of many tribes due to bad living conditions.
While migration due to bad living conditions could have had effects on the population, it is not the primary factor responsible for the depopulation.
c) There was exportation of slaves during the slave trade era.
This option is the most accurate and influential factor in the depopulation of the African population during the 17th century. The Atlantic slave trade led to the forced exportation of millions of Africans as slaves, resulting in a considerable decrease in the population.
d) There was a migration of many tribes because of the abundance of rich resources elsewhere.
While migration due to the abundance of resources elsewhere could have occurred, it is not the primary factor directly responsible for the depopulation.
Therefore, the correct answer is option c) There was exportation of slaves during the slave-trade era.