commercial activities recieved a great boost in west A frica due to contact with?

Commercial activities in West Africa received a great boost due to contact with Europeans. When Europeans arrived in West Africa, they brought with them new technologies, goods, and ideas. They established trade relationships with local rulers and merchants, exchanging European products such as textiles, firearms, and alcohol for African products such as gold, ivory, and slaves. This trade brought wealth to both European and West African traders and contributed to the growth of West African economies. However, it also had negative consequences such as the enslavement and forced migration of millions of Africans.