Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco de Gama sailed for which of the following European peoples largely responsible for initiating the African slave trade in the Americas?

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Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco de Gama were Portuguese explorers who sailed to Africa and India, respectively. The Portuguese were largely responsible for initiating the African slave trade in the Americas, so B is the best choice. The Spanish and British also participated in the slave trade, but to a lesser extent than the Portuguese.

Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco De Gama Sailed for Which of the Following