Why did slave traders seek to separate enslaved Africans who spoke the same language?

A) to lessen the possibility of suicides
B) to increase their sense of hopelessness
C) to increase their sense of isolation
D) to lessen the possibility of shipboard conspiracies


Answer: D

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a. fell because less-skilled persons were employed. b. rose and fell wildly because of the uncontrolled nature of the market. c. remained static because of the rise in demand. d. rose because of the increase in wealth that flowed into Britain.

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