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In History / College | 2025-07-04

King Affonso approved of it when the Portuguese priests and traders began to trade in slaves.
A. True
B. False

Asked by ruthpalla

Answer (1)

King Affonso I of Kongo initially welcomed Portuguese trade but later opposed the slave trade due to its negative impact on his society. His correspondence reflects concerns about the consequences of this trade, making the statement false. Ultimately, Affonso's stance evolved from approval to strong disapproval of the slave trade. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04

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