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West African slave traders primarily acquired slaves through various means, including warfare, raids, and the capture of individuals from rival communities. Some slaves were also obtained through local markets, where individuals may have been sold due to debt or as punishment for crimes. Additionally, coastal traders would sometimes exchange goods for slaves, facilitating the transatlantic slave trade. This complex network of acquisition contributed to the vast number of enslaved people transported to the Americas.

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