Lesson 84 of 84 · Colonial History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepTrade Routes and the Triangular Trade
In the colonial period, trade routes were very important for connecting different parts of the world.
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In the colonial period, trade routes were very important for connecting different parts of the world. One of the most famous trade systems was called the Triangular Trade, which involved three main regions: Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Ships would start in Europe, carrying goods like cloth and tools to Africa, where they would trade for enslaved people. Next, these ships would sail to the Americas, where they exchanged the enslaved individuals for products like sugar, tobacco, and cotton before returning to Europe to start the journey all over again.
Key Facts
The Triangular Trade connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Ships carried goods like cloth, tools, and sugar during the Triangular Trade.
The trade routes helped spread different cultures and goods across the ocean.
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1 of 2What three regions were involved in the Triangular Trade?
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