Question

How did the Atlantic slave trade benefit the Africans ?

Answer 1

Answer:

The slaves were able to get protection from the European military, which really benefited them and protected them.  

Answer 2

Answer:

because the Africans were able to eliminate warriors in rival tribes by selling or trading captured prisoners to slave traders

Explanation:

technically, they also benefited because they were able to receive goods from Europe and it did not harm their population

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