Why do you think North America was the final stop for enslaved Africans who could not be sold elsewhere?
a) North America had fewer profitable resources and was located further from the Middle Passage route.
b) North America had an exceptionally high demand for slave labor.
c) North American colonies were governed by European nations hostile to slavery.
d) North American colonies experienced a higher degree of internal conflict than other regions.
Answer: a
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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