Lesson 53 of 84 · Decolonization
⭐ 30 XPTriangular Trade
The Triangular Trade was a transatlantic trading network that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas in the 16th to 19th centuries.
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The Triangular Trade was a transatlantic trading network that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas in the 16th to 19th centuries. This complex system involved three main legs: European goods were transported to Africa, where they were exchanged for enslaved Africans; these individuals were then shipped to the Americas to work on plantations; and finally, raw materials from the Americas, such as sugar and tobacco, were sent back to Europe. This trade network not only facilitated the economic growth of the involved regions but also perpetuated the institution of slavery, profoundly affecting social structures and relationships across the Atlantic world.
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The Triangular Trade connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
European goods were traded for enslaved Africans in Africa.
Raw materials from the Americas were sent back to Europe, perpetuating the cycle.
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1 of 2What was exchanged in Africa during the Triangular Trade?
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