Which of the following best describes why Africans could have sold other Africans into slavery?

A. They thought of themselves in terms of tribal groups, such as Edo or Songhai, not as Africans.

B. They had extra slaves that they did not need and decided to trade them.

C. They wanted slaves to convert to Islam or Christianity.

D. All of the above.

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Which of the following best describes why Africans could have sold other Africans into slavery?

A. They thought of themselves in terms of tribal groups, such as Edo or Songhai, not as Africans.

B. They had extra slaves that they did not need and decided to trade them.

C. They wanted slaves to convert to Islam or Christianity.

D. All of the above.

jacofski · Answer

I would say A as I don't see my self a European I see myself as British. Which is what happened in Africa they didn't see themselves as African so didn't care if they were not in there tribe

jacofski · Answer

The best choice for explaining why Africans sold other Africans into slavery is option A, indicating that they identified more with their tribal affiliations than a broader African identity. This perspective led them to view those sold into slavery as outsiders rather than members of their own communities. Economic factors and military conflicts also played significant roles in this complex issue. 
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