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Answer:

The West African countries lost their able-bodied men and women to the slave trade

The actual second answer: The West African countries were most easily reached by European ships.

Explanation:

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Answer:

1. The West African countries lost most of their able-bodied men and women to the slave trade

2. The West African countries were most easily reached by European ships.