Question

What might be the cargo of a ship moving from Europe to West Africa in the trans-Atlantic slave trade?

Rum from the Caribbean
Slaves from the Caribbean
Manufactured goods from France
Tobacco from the Americas

Answer 1

Answer: Manufactured goods from France.

The trans-Atlantic slave trade took the form of a triangle, so it is often called the "triangular trade." Goods from Europe travelled to Africa, where they were traded for slaves. These goods included items such as guns, ammunition and factory-made goods. The African slaves were then transported to the Americas. Slave labour in the colonies produced cotton, sugar, tobacco, molasses and rum which were carried to Europe.

Answer 2

Manufactured goods is the correct answer. On the journey from Europe to West Africa as part of the Slave Triangle or the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, ship owners would bring goods from Europe to Africa to trade for slaves, such as goods from France.