Political instability in West Africa between 1500 and 1700 was primarily caused by the loss of able-bodied men to the slave trade and disruption of traditional power structures by European involvement.
In West Africa between 1500 and 1700, continuous political instability was largely due to factors such as the loss of able-bodied men to the slave trade. This loss weakened communities and leadership structures, contributing to instability. Additionally, the involvement of Europeans in the slave trade disrupted traditional power dynamics and governance.
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