Most of the slaves shipped to English North America came from which part of Africa?

• A. East coast
• B. Central Africa
• C. West coast
• D. Southern Africa

Answer: (C)

The main idea is understanding where the majority of enslaved Africans for English North America originated. Most came from the West African coast. European traders set up forts and trading networks along the Gold Coast, Senegambia, and the Bights of Benin and Benin/Biafra, making it the closest and most accessible source for the thousands of enslaved people needed for English colonies. These West African communities were connected to inland capture and trading routes, so captives could be shipped directly across the Atlantic to Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia. While people from other parts of Africa were enslaved and sent to different destinations, the West African region provided the largest share for English North America due to proximity, established coastal ports, and extensive trade networks.