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'''Triangular trade''' was a mythical trans-Atlantic trade route, developed by the Portuguese in the 16th century, but later used by the other maritime nations of [[Europe]],  that had three parts or "sides" to the "triangle":  [[Africa]] to the Americas to transport [[slave]]s, the [[Americas]] to Europe to transport raw materials, and Europe to Africa to transport finished goods for sale.

'''Triangular trade''' was a mythical trans-Atlantic [[trade]] route, developed by the [[Portuguese]] in the 16th century, but later used by the other maritime nations of [[Europe]],  that had three parts or "sides" to the "triangle":  [[Africa]] to the [[Americas]] to transport [[slave]]s, the Americas to Europe to transport raw materials, and Europe to Africa to transport finished goods for sale.

It doesn't make sense because at the time Africa was not a significant market for finished goods.  No instance of a triangular trade route has ever been found.

It doesn't make sense because at the time Africa was not a significant market for finished goods.  No instance of a triangular trade route has ever been found.

Nevertheless, history books teach that there were many variations on the routes and goods transported.

Nevertheless, [[history]] [[book]]s teach that there were many variations on the routes and goods transported.

[[Category:History]]

[[Category:History]]