The Triangular Trade Flashcards
What was the Triangular Trade?
The Triangular Trade was the trading route used by British merchants involved in the slave trade during the eighteenth century.
What was the Outward Passage?
The Outward Passage was the first stage of the journey from Britain to West Africa, where goods made in British workshops were exchanged for slaves.
What goods were exchanged during the Outward Passage?
British goods such as guns, metal, cloth, brandy, and cheap trinkets like glass beads were exchanged for slaves.
Who provided the slaves for the Triangular Trade?
African rulers provided the slaves in exchange for British goods.
What was the Middle Passage?
The Middle Passage was the second stage, where slaves were transported from Africa to the West Indies and sold for a large profit.
What conditions did slaves endure on the Middle Passage?
Slaves endured terrible conditions, and on average, 12% of them died during the voyage.
What was the Home Passage?
The Home Passage was the third stage, transporting produce from the West Indies back to Britain.
What goods were brought back to Britain during the Home Passage?
Sugar, coffee, tobacco, and cotton were brought back and sold for high prices in Britain.
What was the profit made by the Liverpool slave ship ‘Thomas’ in 1767?
The Liverpool slave ship ‘Thomas’ made a profit of £24,000 on a single voyage.
How long did the entire triangular voyage usually take?
The voyage around the triangular route usually took about eight or nine months but could take a year or more.
How long was the voyage from Britain to West Africa?
The voyage from Britain to West Africa took around 40 days on average.
How long was the voyage from West Africa to the West Indies?
The voyage from West Africa to the West Indies took around 38 days on average.
How long was the voyage from the West Indies back to Britain?
The voyage from the West Indies to Britain took around 50–60 days on average.
Why was the Triangular Trade profitable for British merchants?
British merchants profited by exchanging goods for slaves, selling slaves in the West Indies, and bringing back valuable produce to Britain to sell at high prices.
