The Triangular Trade

Question 1

What were exchanged for slaves during the trade from Britain?

Answer 1

• Metal goods
• Alcohol
• Guns

These items were part of the triangular trade system.

Question 2

Approximately how many slaves are thought to have been transported over seas?

Answer 2

12 million

This figure highlights the scale of the transatlantic slave trade.

Question 3

The Middle Passage lasted an average of ______ days.

Answer 3

80

This journey was notorious for its brutal conditions.

Question 4

What crops were plantation slaves involved in growing? List them. (4)

Answer 4

• Coffee
• Sugar
• Cotton
• Tobacco

These crops were significant to the economy and were often produced under harsh conditions.

Question 5

Who captained the slave ship Hannibal?

Answer 5

Thomas Philips of Brecon

His involvement is a notable part of the history of the slave trade.

Question 6

Which ironworks has connections to the slave trade?

Answer 6

Cyfatha Ironworks in Merthyr Tydfil

This connection illustrates the broader economic implications of the slave trade in various industries.