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Why did the British want to take over the slave trade in the late 17th century?
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Because they needed labor for their new colonies in the Americas
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I gotta nut so bad.
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corn
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It started some time in the 17th century :)
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The slave triangle began in the 17th century until the 19th century. Quite a long time ago! i would like to correct that it started in 1502.
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