Triangular Slave Trade

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In Europe, enslavement of Africans was justified as a way to convert “infidels” (people who don’t practice a particular religion) to

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Christianity

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In the Americas, slaves were sold at...

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Auctions

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Most slaves worked in....

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Agriculture

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Large farms that cultivated crops for profit were known as...

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Plantations

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Why were the Europeans FIRST drawn to Africa?

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They were interested in the "River of Gold" that Africa seemed to have.

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Which was NOT a reason for the increased slave trade? Options: African rulers wanted to participate because of the wealth and goods they could receive., Columbus began colonizing the Americas and workers were needed., Most war captives in Africa would then become slaves., Africans allowed themselves to be enslaved so they could earn money.

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Africans allowed themselves to be enslaved so they could earn money.

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What 3 continents/regions were involved in the Triangular Trade? Options: Africa, Europe and Antarctica; Africa, South America and North America; Africa, the Americas, and Europe; Africa, Australia and Europe

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Africa, the Americas, and Europe

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In which direction did the Triangular Trade operate?

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Start in Africa, head to the Americas, go to Europe, and return to Africa

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What goods went from Africa to the Americas?

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Slaves

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What goods went from the Americas to Europe?

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Raw materials