Goals of the Transatlantic Trade System

Medium Period 2: 1607–1754 Transatlantic Trade

In the early 18th century, the triangular trade network established significant economic links between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. This system facilitated the exchange of goods, resources, and people, which notably included the trade of enslaved Africans. Understanding the implications of this complex network is critical to comprehending the economic motivations behind colonial expansion and the social changes it engendered.

Which of the following best describes the main goal of the transatlantic trade system during this period?

To establish cultural exchanges and promote intercultural understanding between the continents.

To generate profits for European traders and ensure a supply of labor for American plantations.

To foster democratic governance and spread Enlightenment ideas across the Atlantic.

To promote religious missions and the spread of Christianity among Indigenous peoples.

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