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Author
Mitzi
Subject
History
Difficulty
7th Grade
Design a scaffolded worksheet that introduces high school students to Global Trade and Mercantilism, focusing on the Triangular Trade system and its connection to colonialism and slavery. Include map analysis activities where students can trace trade routes across the Atlantic and identify which goods were exchanged between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Incorporate primary source excerpts that reveal different perspectives on this economic system, including voices from enslaved individuals.
This learning resource provides an in-depth analysis of the Triangular Trade and how it exemplified the principles of mercantilism. Students will explore the interconnectedness of Europe, Africa, and the Americas during this historical period, examining how trade routes shaped economies and impacted human lives. The document outlines key concepts such as mercantilism, colonies, exports, imports, and the Middle Passage, and encourages critical thinking through activities that compare economic gains with human costs, ultimately drawing connections to today's global economy. The resource aims to deepen understanding of historical trade systems and their lasting implications on social structures and human rights.