The Triangular Trade

The Triangular Trade was a historical trade system that involved three regions: Europe, Africa, and the Americas. This system was established in the 16th century and primarily involved the exchange of enslaved people, raw materials, and manufactured goods. Ships would leave Europe loaded with goods to trade in Africa for enslaved individuals, who were then transported to the Americas.

In the Americas, the enslaved individuals would work on plantations producing crops like sugar and cotton, which would be sent back to Europe. This trade network had profound effects on economies and societies in all three regions.