In what century did Europeans began purchasing enslaved Africans from West Arrican traders?
15th
17th
18th
16th
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A majority of the captives were taken where?
Britain
Present day United States
South America and the Caribbean
Asia

Question 1: In what century did Europeans begin purchasing enslaved Africans from West African traders?

1. 15th Century: This period saw the beginning of European exploration and the establishment of trade routes, including the transatlantic slave trade.
2. 16th Century: The transatlantic slave trade began to expand significantly during this time, with more organized systems of capturing and transporting enslaved Africans.
3. 17th Century: This century marked the peak of the transatlantic slave trade, with European powers heavily involved in the trade.
4. 18th Century: The trade continued, but it was during the 16th and 17th centuries that the purchasing of enslaved Africans became more systematic.

Question 2: A majority of the captives were taken where?

1. Britain: While Britain was involved in the slave trade, it was not the primary location from which captives were taken.
2. Present day United States: The U.S. was a destination for many enslaved Africans, but it was not where the majority were captured.
3. South America and the Caribbean: A significant number of enslaved Africans were taken to these regions, especially to work on plantations.
4. Asia: This region was not a primary destination for enslaved Africans.

Summary of Answers:

1. 16th Century
2. South America and the Caribbean