Triangular Trade Explained

The video discusses the concept of triangular trade and mercantilism, focusing on how Great Britain economically exploited its colonies. It explains the trade routes between Europe, Africa, and the American colonies, highlighting the role of the slave trade and the extraction of raw materials like cotton and tobacco. The lecture uses a metaphor to describe the economic relationship between Great Britain and the colonies, emphasizing the lack of autonomy the colonies had in trading their goods. The video also touches on the broader implications of these practices, such as their contribution to the American Revolution.

What was the economic system used by Great Britain on the colonies?

How did the triangular trade impact the colonies economically?

Explain the analogy used to describe Great Britain's relationship with the colonies.

What role did raw materials play in the triangular trade?

What were the consequences of the colonies not being able to manufacture their own goods?