History The Triangular Trade Questions
The Triangular Trade contributed to the growth of the African slave trade by creating a demand for slaves in the Americas. European traders would transport goods from Europe to Africa, where they would exchange them for enslaved Africans. These enslaved Africans were then transported to the Americas, where they were sold and used as labor on plantations. The profits from the sale of these enslaved Africans were used to purchase goods, such as sugar, tobacco, and cotton, which were then transported back to Europe. This cycle of trade created a continuous demand for enslaved Africans, leading to the growth of the African slave trade.