Social Studies Unit 3 Lessons 3-4

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What was the Triangular Trade System?

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A historical trade system where goods and enslaved people were exchanged between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

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Where were most slaves sent during the Triangular Trade?

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South America and the Caribbean.

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What does it mean to immigrate?

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To permanently move to a new country.

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What was the largest forced migration in human history?

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The Triangular Trade System, where African Americans were forced into slavery.

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What were African Americans often traded for in the Triangular Trade?

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Goods and agricultural products.

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Where is Ellis Island located?

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New York.

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What is the significance of Ellis Island?

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It was a major immigration station for millions of immigrants coming to the United States.

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What does the term 'forced migration' mean?

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Movement of people against their will, often due to conflict, persecution, or slavery.

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What role did the Underground Railroad play in American history?

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It was a network that helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom.

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What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

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Immigration is moving into a new country, while emigration is leaving one's home country.