North Atlantic Trade

The North Atlantic Trade refers to historical maritime routes connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas, primarily during the Age of Exploration and subsequent centuries. Goods like spices, textiles, and gold were shipped across the Atlantic, facilitating economic exchanges. Unfortunately, these routes also enabled the transatlantic slave trade, forcibly relocating millions of Africans. Today, the term highlights the historical importance of Atlantic shipping lanes in shaping global commerce, cultural exchanges, and economic development across the continents surrounding the North Atlantic Ocean.