Question

quiz worlds entangled
started: sep 14 at 3:11pm
quiz instructions
a quiz on week 05 assigned readings and videos.
10 questions, selected at random.
multiple choice. 30 minutes total.
question 9 1 pts
which of the following was a consequence of the fact that european buyers preferred male slaves?
there were no major consequences of this act
slave - catchers for all african markets targeted men more than they did women.
gender imbalance in the americas contributed to the continuation of the transatlantic slave trade.
slave owners could not engage in sexual relations with female slaves.

Explanation:

European buyers' preference for male slaves led to more male - slaves being captured in Africa. This created a gender imbalance in the Americas. To maintain slave populations and meet labor demands, the transatlantic slave trade continued.

Answer:

Gender imbalance in the Americas contributed to the continuation of the transatlantic slave trade.