The Africans transported across the Atlantic as slaves were mostly

HISTORY
JAMB 2013

The Africans transported across the Atlantic as slaves were mostly

  • A. people with criminal records
  • B. able-bodied men
  • C. disabled persons
  • D. people with low income.

Correct Answer: B. able-bodied men

Explanation

Disabled persons as well as old persons and children were not taken as they would not be able to work on sugar cane and tobacco plantations in America where they were taken to.



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