The Triangular Trade Flashcards
What term describes the trade route involving Europe, Africa, and the Americas?
Triangular trade
This trade route involved the exchange of goods and enslaved people among these three regions.
What were the primary products transported from the Americas to Europe?
- Tobacco
- Sugar
- Cotton
- Alcohol
These products were in high demand in Europe.
What goods were supplied from Europe to Africa in the triangular trade?
- Manufactured goods
- Ammunition
- Alcohol
These goods were often used in trade for enslaved people.
What was transported from West Africa to the Americas during the triangular trade?
Enslaved people
This inhumane practice was a significant part of the triangular trade.
Fill in the blank: The main reason for the slave trade was the demand for _______ in the Americas.
labor
Labor was needed for the production of cash crops like tobacco and sugar.
True or False: Gold was a primary product transported in the triangular trade.
False
While gold was traded, it was not one of the main products in the triangular trade.
What were the goods transported from Africa to the Americas?
Enslaved people
Enslaved people were the primary cargo on this leg of the journey.
What types of goods were in demand in the Caribbean?
- Tobacco
- Sugar
- Cotton
- Alcohol
These goods were essential for trade and consumption in the Caribbean.
What goods were taken from Europe to the Americas?
- Manufactured goods
- Alcohol
- Ammunition
These items were used for trade and to support colonial economies.
Fill in the blank: The passage of enslaved people from Africa to the Americas is referred to as the _______.
Middle Passage
This term specifically refers to the horrific journey endured by enslaved individuals.
How many slave ships crossed the Atlantic
30,736
Which countries were involved in the transatlantic slave trade?
Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, England, France, USA , Sweden and Denmark
