What part did the slave trade play in europeans take control of much of africa in the 1800s

The slave trade had weakened many African kingdoms.

Explanation:

Although the Spanish and Portuguese had already been enslaving African eople since the 1500s, the Atlantic slave trade of the 18th century was different and to a bigger scale. The huge demand for slaves pushed leaders into constant conflict with locals, which diverted them from trade and undermined their defenses. Eventually, the weakening of the African kingdoms would lead to further colonization by Europeans throughout the 1800s.

      B.. The slave traded had weakened many African kingdoms

Explanation:

supplies had to travel a long distance across water on ships that were often attacked, so they did not reach europe

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