The majority of the slaves forced to work on European plantations in the New World came from which location?
The correct answer is B. Location B.
Explanation:
1. During the Age of Exploration and colonization, European powers like Portugal, Spain, England, and France engaged in the transatlantic slave trade.
2. Location B refers to West Africa, which was a major source of enslaved people for the European plantations in the Americas.
3. Slaves from West Africa were captured, sold, and transported across the Atlantic Ocean to work on plantations producing commodities like sugar, tobacco, and cotton.
4. The transatlantic slave trade resulted in the forced displacement and exploitation of millions of Africans, shaping the economic development of the New World.
In summary, slaves forced to work on European plantations in the New World primarily came from West Africa, making Location B the correct answer.
