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“He pointed out that the so-called just wars between Africans were actually instigated by European slave-traders drumming up demand for captives.4 Meanwhile,” quote by Ibram X. Kendi
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““He pointed out that the so-called just wars between Africans were actually instigated by European slave-traders drumming up demand for captives.4 Meanwhile,””

Ibram X. Kendi

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European traders created a demand for African captives, framing conflicts as “just wars” to profit from slavery.

In simple terms: Europeans manufactured wars to fuel slavery.

Key Takeaway

Recognize hidden motives behind conflict narratives.

Themes

history colonialism justice

Mood

analytical critical

Type

historical political

When to use this quote

  • education
  • policy analysis
  • activism

Key Concepts

critical theory economic exploitation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports the claim of manufactured wars?
  • How can we uncover hidden economic motives in modern conflicts?
A Different Perspective

Complex histories can be oversimplified in popular discourse.

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