How did the Trans-Atlantic slave trade affect the demographics of the African continent?
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Correct answer: It caused a gender imbalance as more men were taken than women
The trade primarily targeted young men for physical labor in the Americas. This left many African societies with a disproportionate number of women, which led to changes in marriage practices and social roles.
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