The Triangular Trade. With the exchange of goods between ______ and _______, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the _______ trade. The ________.

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The Triangular Trade

With the exchange of goods between ______ and _______, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the _______ trade. The ________ trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the ________ trade went from _______ to ______. _________ traded __________ goods and ___ in exchange for ______. The ______ were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the _______ Passage. Many _____ died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in _______, the _____ were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and _______, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the _______ trade. The ________ trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the ________ trade went from _______ to ______. _________ traded __________ goods and ___ in exchange for ______. The ______ were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the _____ Passage. Many _______ died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in _______, the _____ were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the _______ trade. The ________ trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the ________ trade went from _______ to ______. _________ traded __________ goods and ___ in exchange for ______. The ______ were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the _____ Passage. Many _______ died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in _______, the _____ were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The ________ trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the ________ trade went from _______ to ______. _________ traded __________ goods and ___ in exchange for ______. The ______ were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the _____ Passage. Many _______ died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in _______, the _____ were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the ________ trade went from _______ to ______. _________ traded __________ goods and ___ in exchange for ______. The ______ were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the _____ Passage. Many _______ died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in _______, the _____ were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the triangular trade went from _______ to ______. _________ traded __________ goods and ___ in exchange for ______. The ______ were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the _____ Passage. Many _______ died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in _______, the _____ were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the triangular trade went from Europe to Africa. _________ traded __________ goods and ___ in exchange for ______. The ______ were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the _____ Passage. Many _______ died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in _______, the _____ were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the triangular trade went from Europe to Africa. Europeans traded ___________ goods and ___ in exchange for ______. The ______ were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the _____ Passage. Many _______ died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in _______, the _____ were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the triangular trade went from Europe to Africa. Europeans traded manufactured goods and ___ in exchange for ______. The ______ were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the _____ Passage. Many _______ died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in _______, the _____ were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the triangular trade went from Europe to Africa. Europeans traded manufactured goods and rum in exchange for ______. The ______ were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the _____ Passage. Many _______ died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in _______, the _____ were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the triangular trade went from Europe to Africa. Europeans traded manufactured goods and rum in exchange for slaves. The ______ were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the _____ Passage. Many _______ died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in _______, the _____ were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the triangular trade went from Europe to Africa. Europeans traded manufactured goods and rum in exchange for slaves. The slaves were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the _____ Passage. Many _______ died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in _______, the _____ were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the triangular trade went from Europe to Africa. Europeans traded manufactured goods and rum in exchange for slaves. The slaves were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the Middle Passage. Many _______ died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in _______, the _____ were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the triangular trade went from Europe to Africa. Europeans traded manufactured goods and rum in exchange for slaves. The slaves were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the Middle Passage. Many Africans died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in _______, the _____ were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the triangular trade went from Europe to Africa. Europeans traded manufactured goods and rum in exchange for slaves. The slaves were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the Middle Passage. Many Africans died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in America, the _____ were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the triangular trade went from Europe to Africa. Europeans traded manufactured goods and rum in exchange for slaves. The slaves were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the Middle Passage. Many Africans died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in America, the slaves were traded for ____. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the triangular trade went from Europe to Africa. Europeans traded manufactured goods and rum in exchange for slaves. The slaves were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the Middle Passage. Many Africans died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in America, the slaves were traded for sugar. The _____ was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the triangular trade went from Europe to Africa. Europeans traded manufactured goods and rum in exchange for slaves. The slaves were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the Middle Passage. Many Africans died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in America, the slaves were traded for sugar. The sugar was then taken to ______ where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the triangular trade went from Europe to Africa. Europeans traded manufactured goods and rum in exchange for slaves. The slaves were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the Middle Passage. Many Africans died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in America, the slaves were traded for sugar. The sugar was then taken to Europe where it was manufactured into ___. 1

With the exchange of goods between Europe and Americas, Europeans developed a new trade pattern called the triangular trade. The triangular trade linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first leg of the triangular trade went from Europe to Africa. Europeans traded manufactured goods and rum in exchange for slaves. The slaves were taken across the Atlantic on the second leg. This section was called the Middle Passage. Many Africans died on board the ships due to the horrid conditions. Once in America, the slaves were traded for sugar. The sugar was then taken to Europe where it was manufactured into rum. 1

As a review: Leg one, _______ to ______. Europeans get ____. Leg two, ______ to _______. Europeans trade ____ for _____. Leg three, ______ to _____, Europeans take _____ to Europe where it is made into ___. ______ metals, such as ____ and _____, were also exported from the _______ to Europe. _________ empires such as the ____ and ____ were conquered primarily to acquire ___. ____ was the leading importer of _______ metals. This influx of ______ (silver and gold) led to destructive _______ in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get ____. Leg two, ______ to _______. Europeans trade ____ for _____. Leg three, ______ to _____, Europeans take _____ to Europe where it is made into ___. ______ metals, such as ____ and _____, were also exported from the _______ to Europe. _________ empires such as the ____ and ____ were conquered primarily to acquire ___. ____ was the leading importer of _______ metals. This influx of ______ (silver and gold) led to destructive _______ in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get slaves. Leg two, ______ to _______. Europeans trade ____ for _____. Leg three, ______ to _____, Europeans take _____ to Europe where it is made into ___. ______ metals, such as ____ and _____, were also exported from the _______ to Europe. _________ empires such as the ____ and ____ were conquered primarily to acquire ___. ____ was the leading importer of _______ metals. This influx of ______ (silver and gold) led to destructive _______ in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get slaves. Leg two, Africa to America. Europeans trade ____ for _____. Leg three, ______ to _____, Europeans take _____ to Europe where it is made into ___. ______ metals, such as ____ and _____, were also exported from the _______ to Europe. _________ empires such as the ____ and ____ were conquered primarily to acquire ___. ____ was the leading importer of _______ metals. This influx of ______ (silver and gold) led to destructive _______ in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get slaves. Leg two, Africa to America. Europeans trade slaves for _____. Leg three, ______ to ______, Europeans take ____ to Europe where it is made into ___. ______ metals, such as ____ and _____, were also exported from the _______ to Europe. _________ empires such as the ____ and ____ were conquered primarily to acquire ___. ____ was the leading importer of _______ metals. This influx of ______ (silver and gold) led to destructive _______ in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get slaves. Leg two, Africa to America. Europeans trade slaves for sugar. Leg three, ______ to ______, Europeans take ____ to Europe where it is made into ___. ______ metals, such as ____ and _____, were also exported from the _______ to Europe. _________ empires such as the ____ and ____ were conquered primarily to acquire ___. ____ was the leading importer of _______ metals. This influx of ______ (silver and gold) led to destructive _______ in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get slaves. Leg two, Africa to America. Europeans trade slaves for sugar. Leg three, America to Europe, Europeans take _____ to Europe where it is made into ___. ______ metals, such as ____ and _____, were also exported from the _______ to Europe. _________ empires such as the ____ and ____ were conquered primarily to acquire ___. ____ was the leading importer of _______ metals. This influx of ______ (silver and gold) led to destructive _______ in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get slaves. Leg two, Africa to America. Europeans trade slaves for sugar. Leg three, America to Europe, Europeans take sugar to Europe where it is made into ___. ______ metals, such as ____ and _____, were also exported from the _______ to Europe. _________ empires such as the ____ and ____ were conquered primarily to acquire ___. ____ was the leading importer of _______ metals. This influx of ______ (silver and gold) led to destructive _______ in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get slaves. Leg two, Africa to America. Europeans trade slaves for sugar. Leg three, America to Europe, Europeans take sugar to Europe where it is made into rum. ______ metals, such as ___ and ____, were also exported from the _______ to Europe. _________ empires such as the ____ and ____ were conquered primarily to acquire ___. ____ was the leading importer of _______ metals. This influx of ______ (silver and gold) led to destructive _______ in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get slaves. Leg two, Africa to America. Europeans trade slaves for sugar. Leg three, America to Europe, Europeans take sugar to Europe where it is made into rum. Precious metals, such as ___ and ____, were also exported from the _______ to Europe. _________ empires such as the ____ and ____ were conquered primarily to acquire ___. ____ was the leading importer of _______ metals. This influx of ______ (silver and gold) led to destructive _______ in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get slaves. Leg two, Africa to America. Europeans trade slaves for sugar. Leg three, America to Europe, Europeans take sugar to Europe where it is made into rum. Precious metals, such as gold and silver, were also exported from the _______ to Europe. _________ empires such as the ____ and ____ were conquered primarily to acquire ___. ____ was the leading importer of _______ metals. This influx of ______ (silver and gold) led to destructive _______ in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get slaves. Leg two, Africa to America. Europeans trade slaves for sugar. Leg three, America to Europe, Europeans take sugar to Europe where it is made into rum. Precious metals, such as gold and silver, were also exported from the Americas to Europe. _________ empires such as the ____ and ____ were conquered primarily to acquire ___. ____ was the leading importer of _______ metals. This influx of ______ (silver and gold) led to destructive _______ in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get slaves. Leg two, Africa to America. Europeans trade slaves for sugar. Leg three, America to Europe, Europeans take sugar to Europe where it is made into rum. Precious metals, such as gold and silver, were also exported from the Americas to Europe. Indigenous empires such as the ____ and ____ were conquered primarily to acquire ___. ____ was the leading importer of _______ metals. This influx of ______ (silver and gold) led to destructive _______ in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get slaves. Leg two, Africa to America. Europeans trade slaves for sugar. Leg three, America to Europe, Europeans take sugar to Europe where it is made into rum. Precious metals, such as gold and silver, were also exported from the Americas to Europe. Indigenous empires such as the Aztec and Inca were conquered primarily to acquire ___. ____ was the leading importer of _______ metals. This influx of ______ (silver and gold) led to destructive _______ in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

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As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get slaves. Leg two, Africa to America. Europeans trade slaves for sugar. Leg three, America to Europe, Europeans take sugar to Europe where it is made into rum. Precious metals, such as gold and silver, were also exported from the Americas to Europe. Indigenous empires such as the Aztec and Inca were conquered primarily to acquire gold. Spain was the leading importer of precious metals. This influx of bullion (silver and gold) led to destructive _______ in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get slaves. Leg two, Africa to America. Europeans trade slaves for sugar. Leg three, America to Europe, Europeans take sugar to Europe where it is made into rum. Precious metals, such as gold and silver, were also exported from the Americas to Europe. Indigenous empires such as the Aztec and Inca were conquered primarily to acquire gold. Spain was the leading importer of precious metals. This influx of bullion (silver and gold) led to destructive inflation in _____. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

As a review: Leg one, Europe to Africa. Europeans get slaves. Leg two, Africa to America. Europeans trade slaves for sugar. Leg three, America to Europe, Europeans take sugar to Europe where it is made into rum. Precious metals, such as gold and silver, were also exported from the Americas to Europe. Indigenous empires such as the Aztec and Inca were conquered primarily to acquire gold. Spain was the leading importer of precious metals. This influx of bullion (silver and gold) led to destructive inflation in Spain. _____ began to quickly decline as a world power as a result. 2

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