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History Of The Triangle Trade

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The triangle trade was a trade system connecting three major continents: the “New World”, Europe, and Africa. This system made it possible for the European countries to profit off of slavery for the first time. This trading method brought guns to Africa, slaves to the New World, and new raw materials to Europe. Therefore, the Triangle Trade was a method of making money off of the transport of slaves and raw materials. The first leg of the triangle trade included Europe’s transfer of guns and rum to Africa in exchange for slaves. This created a huge market for slaves in Africa, yet making it harder for future traders to acquire slaves. Some tribes in Africa disappeared forever while some tribes advanced and strengthened their

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