Transatlantic Trade
Definition
Transatlantic Trade was a trading system between Europe, Africa, and the Americas during 15th-19th centuries. Goods, slaves, and raw materials were exchanged across Atlantic Ocean.
Analogy
Imagine transatlantic trade as a giant shopping mall where Europe, Africa, and America are different stores. Each store has something unique that others want - Europe has manufactured goods; Africa has slaves; America has raw materials like sugar and tobacco.
Related terms
Triangular Trade: A system of trade during 16th-19th centuries where goods were traded among three ports or regions - typically England, West Africa and North American colonies.
Middle Passage: The sea journey undertaken by slave ships from West Africa to the West Indies.
Mercantilism: An economic theory practiced by European colonial powers during 16th-18th centuries aimed at strengthening their national economies through accumulating precious metals.
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The transatlantic trade involved the exchange of various goods across continents. What were some of the goods exchanged?
What was one significant impact of transatlantic trade on colonial society during this period?
Which European monarch sent John Cabot on an expedition that expanded their realm's influence in North America during period of transatlantic trade?
What was a significant impact of the Transatlantic Trade on Native American populations?
What is one key conflict that arose as a result of the Transatlantic Trade?
Which technological innovation had the most substantial impact on transatlantic trade in the 18th century?
What cultural trend significantly influenced transatlantic trade during the Colonial period?
What innovation caused transatlantic trade to become more viable during the 19th century?
Which European nation was first to establish a regular system of transatlantic trade with its colonies?
What is the direct link between Transatlantic Trade and the American Revolution?
How did the Transatlantic Trade impact the development of social hierarchies in colonial America?
What was one major cultural effect of transatlantic trade on Native Americans?
How might an early discovery and widespread adoption of steam power by European colonizers affect transatlantic trade during this period?
What if Britain had decided not to impose taxes on its American colonies; how would that decision impact transatlantic trade?
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