slaves and indigo were Africa's chief export in colonial times
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During the triangular trade, Africa primarily exported enslaved people, as well as raw materials such as gold, ivory, and spices. These goods were traded for manufactured goods like firearms, textiles, and rum from Europe.
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nothing. The americas sent england raw materials and england produced manufactured goods from that. England supplied Africa with gunpower so in return africa gave america it's people as slaves.
In the triangular trade, slaves were traded for goods such as textiles, alcohol, firearms, and other manufactured goods in Africa. These goods were then transported to the Americas to be traded for enslaved Africans.
Slavery in Africa predates European involvement, with various reasons such as labor needs, tribal warfare, and social status contributing to its existence. Some African societies practiced slavery as a means of economic production, while others used it as a way to integrate captives into the community or as a form of prestige or power. The transatlantic slave trade later intensified and expanded the institution of slavery in Africa.