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Which statement best describes the effect of Triangular Trade on Africa?
Which statement best describes the effect of Triangular Trade on Africa?
- Communities were devastated, the population declined, families were torn apart, and slave trading wars claimed even more African lives. (correct)
- Societal fabric was destroyed, between 10-15 million Africans were sent to the New World, and the rise of African state banks occurred.
- Young, healthy Africans were sent to the New World, a smallpox epidemic further decreased the population, and Africa began growing coffee.
- Ten to twenty percent of Africans on the Middle Passage died due to inhumane conditions, West Africa became a trading post for corn and wheat, and wars for colonial control began.
The Dutch East India Company, the British East India Company, and the Virginia Company were:
The Dutch East India Company, the British East India Company, and the Virginia Company were:
- Multiple-stock companies
- Joint-stock companies (correct)
- Monarchy-funded companies
- Single-stock companies
What does the illustration show about enslaved Africans aboard the slave ship?
What does the illustration show about enslaved Africans aboard the slave ship?
- It shows how tightly they were packed, which led to a harsh and often deadly journey. (correct)
- It shows how comfortably they were packed, which led to a secure and harmless journey.
- It shows how carelessly they were packed, which led to a casual and effortless journey.
- It shows how loosely they were packed, which led to a very safe and calming journey.
How did the Columbian Exchange affect the African people?
How did the Columbian Exchange affect the African people?
What gave rise to the slave trade?
What gave rise to the slave trade?
What do the arrows on the map represent?
What do the arrows on the map represent?
Which is the most accurate list of mercantilism rules?
Which is the most accurate list of mercantilism rules?
What claim is supported by the reading from John Newton's diary?
What claim is supported by the reading from John Newton's diary?
Which aspect of the financial system created by the Commercial Revolution most clearly paved the way for today's corporations?
Which aspect of the financial system created by the Commercial Revolution most clearly paved the way for today's corporations?
Study Notes
Triangular Trade Effects on Africa
- Communities were devastated, leading to population decline and disruption of family units.
- Estimated 10-15 million Africans transported to the New World.
- Rise of African state banks occurred amidst societal destruction.
- A significant mortality rate during the Middle Passage, with 10-20% fatalities due to inhumane conditions.
Joint-Stock Companies
- The Dutch East India Company, British East India Company, and Virginia Company were all joint-stock companies.
- This structure allowed pooling of capital for financing expeditions and ventures.
Conditions on Slave Ships
- Illustrations of slave ships reveal how enslaved Africans were tightly packed, resulting in harsh and often fatal journeys.
- Conditions aboard were far from comfortable or safe, contradicting any notions of a secure experience.
Columbian Exchange's Impact
- New crops introduced, coupled with the decimation of native populations in the New World, resulted in the capture and enslavement of many Africans.
Factors Rising Slave Trade
- The death of numerous American Indians due to disease and the demand for labor-intensive crops led to the growth of the slave trade.
- Additionally, a lack of skilled labor in the Americas amplified the demand for enslaved individuals.
Significance of Movement in Trade
- Arrows on maps illustrate the Triangular Trade's flow of goods, money, and enslaved individuals during the 16th to 18th centuries.
- This movement was critical for shaping global trade networks.
Mercantilism Principles
- Accurate mercantilism rules include collecting gold and silver, exporting more than importing, utilizing colonies for raw materials, and selling manufactured goods from the mother country.
Illness Among Enslaved People
- John Newton's diary entries highlight frequent illnesses among enslaved people on ships.
- The accounts depict harsh realities, including infections and mortality due to harsh conditions.
Financial Systems and Corporations
- The joint-stock company model established during the Commercial Revolution set the foundation for modern corporate structures.
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This quiz focuses on the impact of Triangular Trade on Africa and its various societal effects. Explore how communities were affected, including population declines and the disruption of families. Understand the broader implications of these trade routes during the period.
