Why did the Dutch begin to sell firearms to West Africa? (1 point)

• They wanted to keep up with the other European traders.
The pope lifted his ban on firearms sales to non-Christians.
They knew it would lead to an increase in enslaved peoples.
O The Portuguese could not supply enough firearms.

The Dutch began to sell firearms to West Africa because the Portuguese could not supply enough firearms.

The Dutch began to sell firearms to West Africa because they wanted to keep up with the other European traders.