Triangular Trade Route

Why were the colonist forced to use triangular trade to trade with countries besides England?

• England created laws that only allowed the colonies to trade with England.

• Pirates would not allow the colonists to trade with any country except England.

• The colonies did not have goods or materials that any other country wanted or needed.

• Colonial ships had to travel a triangular route because the straight route was too dangerous.

What did the colonies trade materials for in Africa?

• Molasses

• Sugar

• Slaves

• Manufactured goods

What three areas are listed on the map as location on the trade route?

• Africa, the New England colonies, England

• Africa, the New England colonies, Barbados

• England, Spain, the New England colonies

• England, Spain, France

Why did England enforce laws that kept the colonies from trading with other countries?

• England didn't want other countries to profit from trading with colonies.

• England wanted all the profit and raw material from the colonies.

• England wanted control of trade with the colonies.

• All of the above

Why did England overlook smuggling and piracy during the French and Indian War?

• They need the colonies' help during the war.

• There was no smuggling or piracy going on during this time.

• Pirates threatened to harm the English king if England interfered.

• England made a deal with pirates and smugglers to share the profit from stolen and smuggled goods.