The Atlantic Triangle

The Atlantic Triangle refers to the transatlantic trade route established in the 16th to 19th centuries, connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas. It involved three main exchanges: European goods, like textiles and firearms, were sent to Africa; enslaved Africans were transported to the Americas; and raw materials, such as sugar, tobacco, and cotton, were shipped back to Europe. This triangular trade significantly impacted economies, societies, and cultures, contributing to the wealth of European nations while perpetuating the inhumane practice of slavery, influencing global history and the development of the modern world.