Impact of Transatlantic Trade on British Colonies

Hard Period 2: 1607–1754 Transatlantic Trade

As European powers expanded their territories in the Americas during the early 1600s, a robust system of transatlantic trade began to take shape. This trade network was characterized not only by the exchange of goods such as sugar, tobacco, and rum but also by the transportation of enslaved Africans to work on plantations in the Caribbean and the American South. Analyzing the complexities of this trade system is crucial for understanding the economic foundations of colonial societies. Which of the following best describes a significant impact of this transatlantic trade network on the British colonies in North America between 1607 and 1754?

It led to the increased autonomy of colonial governments from British rule.

It fostered significant social stratification and the development of a plantation economy.

It resulted in the immediate abolition of slavery across the colonies.

It severely limited the trade options available to colonial merchants.

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