Impact of trans-Atlantic trade on the people of West Africa:- African traditional industries were destroyed.eg. skin tanning.- It led to forced emigration of about 10 million people to the Americas between 1500 and 1888.- Many slaves died between capture and arrival to their destinations. - Depopulation occurred in areas where slaves were taken from- It led to founding of Liberia and Sierra Leone as settlements for slaves who were freed.- It caused immense suffering to many people.- It led to rise and growth of states e.g. Asante, Dahomey.
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