In our HUMAN sessions, 7Explorer have been experiencing what it was like being part of the triangular trade system which became established during the time of the Transatlantic slave trade.
First of all the traders set sail from Europe…
First stop, Africa! Here, the European traders exchanged weapons, cigars, cigarettes, iron, steel and clothing for ivory, gold, wood, spices and slaves.
From Africa, the traders continued their voyage until they reached The Americas. Here, the American traders wanted hard-working, obedient and cheap slaves! Lots of slaves!
The European traders exchanged the slaves for goods such as raw cotton and silk, tobacco plants, indigo, rum and whale oil. They then set sail back to Europe.
The traders arrived back in Europe with the goods they wanted, having made lots of money along the way!
