Question

Why was the route trading ships took in the Atlantic called the triangular trade?

Answer 1

Adding to the response above: These trade routes formed a triangle on a map, as seen below.

Answer 2

The triangle trade is so called because it took place between three different regions on all sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Ships that traveled these trade routes carried African slaves, manufactured goods, and cash crops between West Africa, North America, and Europe. African slaves were moved by ships during the triangle trade.