The slave trade was not benign in intention or effects. Many slaves died in transport in slave ships under miserable conditions.
Other than being swept up in the slave trade, what were their choices? I think we now know, at least when it comes to the subjects of this “Dahomey” empire.
“ The slave trade was not benign in intention or effects. Many slaves died in transport in slave ships under miserable conditions.”
Of course.
This does not contradict my observation.
All (as opposed to many) not sold and shipped out died under miserable conditions.