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Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Slave Trade Triangle Map

What is the slave trade triangle?
It is the slave trade system in the Atlantic area that operated from the late 16th to the early 19th centuries, carrying slaves, cash and crops as well as other goods.

What is the first passage?
The First Passage was from Europe to Africa. The cargo on this passage was guns and weapons. 

What is the middle passage?
The Middle Passage was were the slaves were shipped and sold for materials.

What is the third passage?
All the Cotton, Tobacco and other products are put back on ships and sent to Europe. Once the ships get to Europe, they are sold. Then more guns and weapons are purchased.

Here is the map

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