Transatlantic Trade and Colonial Economy

During the colonial period, the transatlantic trade network played a crucial role in shaping the economies and societies of both the European powers and the American colonies. This trade network included the exchange of goods, people, and ideas across the Atlantic Ocean. One of the most significant aspects of this exchange was the transportation of enslaved people from West Africa to the Americas. Understanding how this trade affected the various colonial economies is essential for examining this period in American history.

Which of the following products was primarily traded as part of the transatlantic trade network between Europe and the American colonies, significantly impacting colonial economies?