How did the British organize the shipment of slaves to the Americas?
a. In Britain, the chartered Royal African Company was granted a monopoly over the shipment of slaves to colonies in the Americas.
b. The British government directly participated in the slave trade through use of the Royal Navy.
c. All merchant marine ships were used for this purpose under the guidance of the Ministry of Ships.
d. In Britain, unlike elsewhere, the slave trade was carried out by uncontrolled private venture.
e. The British refused to participate in the slave trade and attempted to intercept shipments of slaves to the Americas beginning in the 1660s.
Answer: A