How were ports such as Nantes and Bordeaux linked with slave trade?

Correct answer: They became wealthy French ports through slave trade

Nantes and Bordeaux were major French seaports whose merchants profited from the Atlantic triangular slave trade. Ships travelled from Europe to Africa, transported enslaved Africans to Caribbean colonies, and returned to France with products such as sugar and coffee. Thus, these ports became wealthy through slave trade. The National Convention met in Paris, so option C is incorrect. Exam tip: Link Nantes and Bordeaux with triangular trade and slavery.