Question

select the correct answer
why was there continuous political instability in west africa between 1500 and 1700?
a. traders provided a regular supply of guns to tribal leaders.
b. there was a loss of able - bodied men to the slave trade.
c. the income of the common african was limited.
d. traders introduced manufactured goods from europe.
e. there was a lack of economic development.

Explanation:

During the period of 1500 - 1700, European traders supplied guns to tribal leaders in West Africa. This led to power struggles among different tribes as they could arm themselves more effectively. With more firepower available, conflicts became more frequent and intense, causing continuous political instability.
The loss of able - bodied men (Option B) mainly affected the labor force and social structure in a different way rather than directly causing continuous political instability. Limited income of common Africans (Option C) and introduction of European manufactured goods (Option D) and lack of economic development (Option E) were not the main factors that led to the continuous political unrest in the context of the power - driven conflicts caused by gun supply.

Answer:

A. Traders provided a regular supply of guns to tribal leaders.