Why was the west coast of Africa so important to the development of the transatlantic slave trade?(1 point)
1 The west coast of Africa had larger population centers than anywhere else in Africa, making it easier to collect enslaved people.
2 The west coast of Africa’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean made it easier to transport enslaved people to the Americas.
3 The west coast of Africa benefited from monsoon winds, making trade and travel across the Atlantic more efficient.
4 The west coast of Africa had long historical connections to Europe, allowing for more trade to occur.