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Understanding Triangle Trade and Mercantilism in History

Explore the impact of Mercantilism on the triangle trade routes, trade practices, and laws related to slavery. Learn about the control and profit strategies used in colonial trade.

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Understanding Triangle Trade and Mercantilism in History

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  1. Do Now! Why is trade a good thing?

  2. Bob and Joe on a desert island

  3. Something to Think About… • "Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation." - John F. Kennedy

  4. What was the route from Africa to the Americas in the triangle trade called? • A) Northwest Passage • B) Southern Passage • C) Middle Passage • D) Southeast Passage

  5. What are laws that restrict slaves’ freedom passed directly after the Stono Rebellion? • A) Black Codes • B) Slave Codes • C) Jim Crow Laws • D) Ole Jemmy Codes

  6. To Meet Big Goals… • SWBAT explain Mercantilism

  7. Mercantilism • The Mother country (England) controls trade in order to export more than it imports • Mother country gains more money • SC source of raw materials and a market for manufactured good • Lessened England’s dependency on foreign trade

  8. Controlling the Trade • England offered subsidies for indigo • Rice and indigo could only be sold to England (but did not enforce this for rice) • SC had a wider market for rice—thus raising the price • SC planters had a secure market for these cash crops

  9. Guided Practice • Route One—African slaves are transported to the Americas to be sold as slaves • Route Two—The Americas are sending raw materials (cash crops) to Europe so Europe can turn them into manufactured goods (textiles, furniture, etc.) • Route Three—Europe sends manufactured good to Africa and the Americas to make money

  10. Definition Picture Mercantilism Examples Helpful Non-examples

  11. Independent Practice • You have in front of you multiple scenarios about the Triangle Trade and Mercantilism. You need to answer the questions silently and independently.

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