Which of the following contributed to the sharp rise in the number of African slaves transported to North America?
A) an abundance of cheap land
B) lack of governmental oversight over the slave trade
C) Indian slave rebellion
D) disease among European settlers
Answer: A) an abundance of cheap land
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