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In History / College | 2025-07-03

True or False? Black women and other folks trafficked and enslaved from West Africa were taken in part because of their skills of harvesting and cultivation of crops like rice, pineapples, sorghum etc.

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The answer to the question is True; Black women and others trafficked from West Africa were taken for their skills in harvesting and cultivating crops. Their agricultural expertise in crops like rice was particularly valuable in the Americas. This contributed to the plantation economies and agricultural productivity of the time. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

The answer is True; Black women and others trafficked from West Africa were valued for their agricultural skills in crops such as rice, pineapples, and sorghum. Their expertise significantly contributed to the plantation economies in the Americas during the transatlantic slave trade. This agricultural knowledge was essential for maximizing productivity in the New World.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

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