1. RI.2 Which of the following best describes the central idea of the text? A. The slave trade became more dangerous over time and was finally shut down when slaves started dying. B. The slave trade ended without government involvement, as traders began to realize how immoral it was. C. The slave trade was a horrible practice that, during its time, many people had conflicting opinions about. D. The slave trade was a horrible practice that hurt everyone involved, including slaves, traders, and observers.