Why did the African kingdoms of Guinea and western Central Africa fight fiercely to continue participation in the slave trade?
A) The kingdoms had developed a religious dedication to the slave trade.
B) Tribal women wanted the slave trade continued.
C) The kingdoms were economically dependent on the slave trade.
D) The British government forced Africans to continue the slave trade.
Answer: C
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