Question

how did the atlantic slave trade impact african economies?
○ it had little to no effect on african economies.
○ it led to peaceful relations between african kingdoms.
○ it made all african empires wealthier and more powerful.
○ it weakened african economies by reducing the workforce and increasing violence.

Explanation:

The Atlantic slave trade involved capturing and transporting millions of Africans, which drastically reduced the labor force in Africa. Also, the competition for capturing slaves led to increased inter - tribal and inter - kingdom violence, disrupting economic activities and social structures, thus weakening African economies. The other options are incorrect: the slave trade did not have little effect (it had a huge negative impact), it did not lead to peaceful relations (it caused conflict), and it did not make all African empires wealthier (most were harmed by the loss of people and instability).

Answer:

It weakened African economies by reducing the workforce and increasing violence.