How was the Atlantic slave trade beneficial for merchants in Europe?
They had a new market in West Africa for their manufactured goods.
They improved relationships with merchant sailors.
They had a source of free labor in the slaves they traded for.
They lowered expenses with new materials gained from Africa.

Question

How was the Atlantic slave trade beneficial for merchants in Europe?
 They had a new market in West Africa for their manufactured goods.
 They improved relationships with merchant sailors.
 They had a source of free labor in the slaves they traded for.
 They lowered expenses with new materials gained from Africa.

theyankee · Answer

They had a new market in west africa for their manufactured goods, like brandy and textiles. :D