A major consequence of the trans-Atlantic slave trade on West African societies was O Increased unification among West African groups against European exploitation,

O Increased cultural borrowing of American political systems

O Decreased trade of non-human goods with Europeans.

O Decreased population of men in West Africa.

 Decreased population of men in West Africa.

Explanation:

Trafficking in human beings from Africa has had catastrophic consequences. Loss of cultural and national identity are just some of the factors. Millions of people were transported across the Atlantic Ocean. Such practices have led to the catastrophic depopulation of African society. In such circumstances, complete tribal communities disappeared.

warfare was the primary means of cultural transmission in both regions.

the anwser is a) to prevent military conflict