1. The author writes that the Atlantic slave trade "brought ruin to West Africa." Why do you think Atlantic slave trade was an disaster.
think Atlantic slave trade was such a disaster for West Africa even though slavery had
already existed on the continent for centuries? What were key differences in the two types
of slavery?

if you have to make a general question and respond to your thoughts, then this isn't really a question someone can you on. read the passage, form your question, and answer using your thoughts. no one else can understand how you interpreted this text if you don't tell us.

answer; you can turn right on a red signal (when posted);