Trade between Europeans and Africans during the period 1500 to 1800:
a. Was largely motivated by food shortages during the cold period known as “the little ice age”, and was generally comprised of wheat, rice, or other grains necessary to sustain life.
b. Was generally an exchange of luxury goods rather than basic necessities, geared toward enhancing elite power through a display of conspicuous consumption.
c. Almost always included quantities of alcoholic beverages to entice Africans to enter into trade with Europeans.
d. Primarily involved the exportation of slaves during the first two centuries.
b. Was generally an exchange of luxury goods rather than basic necessities, geared toward enhancing elite power through a display of conspicuous consumption.
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