In the image "The fortress of São Jorge da Mina" shows that the primary function of such installations was ________.

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The fortress of São Jorge da Mina was built by the Portuguese in West Africa to protect their trade interests in gold and slaves. It served as a key defensive outpost for Portuguese traders and was strategically located for protecting trade routes along the African coast. Therefore, the primary function of such installations was to protect trade.

In the Image "The Fortress of São Jorge Da Mina