Key Terms of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

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Triangle Trade

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A system of transatlantic trade in the 16th to 19th century, involving the exchange of goods and enslaved people between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

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Transatlantic

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Referring to the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, often used in the context of trade and migration between Europe and the Americas.

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Slavery

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The practice of owning and exploiting individuals as property, depriving them of personal freedom and forcing them to perform labor or services.

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Middle Passage

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The sea journey undertaken by slave ships from West Africa to the West Indies, known for its brutal and inhumane conditions.

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Textiles

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Fabrics or cloths that were often traded in exchange for enslaved people and other goods during the Triangle Trade.