Which of the following was a consequence of the fact that European buyers preferred male slaves?
A) Gender imbalance in the Americas contributed to the continuation of the transatlantic slave trade.
B) Polyandry became common in the Americas, monogamy in Africa.
C) The population loss in Africa was accentuated by the lack of males.
D) Slave-catchers for all African markets targeted men more than they did women.

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Gender imbalance in the Americas contributed to the continuation of the transatlantic slave trade because it created a demand for more male slaves to balance the gender ratio.

Which of the Following Was a Consequence of the Fact