Triangular Trade
This drove European countries to explore the world, establish an empire of colonies and bring raw and produced goods to the mother country.
Mercantilism
True or False -- Africans had been traded as slaves for centuries before the Triangular Trade?
True
The colonists regarded this man as the hero who struck the first blow against France?
George Washington
Who were the 2 European Superpowers
Great Britain and France
What was the French and Indian War called in Europe?
7 Years War
The major resource that Europe lacked to be successful in the New World.
Work Foce
This was the name of the second stage of the triangular trade.
Middle Passage
Where was George Washington's first command?
Ohio River Valley
What region of North America did the French control?
Canada and the Midwest
Who was the Prime Minister who came up with a new battle plan to help Great Britain win the war?
William Pitt
Name a reason the Africans were excellent workers.
1 - Had experience with agriculture 2 - Used to the climate 3 - Could be worked hard.
Which country was responsible for transporting the greatest number of slaves over all?
Portugal
This was a small post in the Ohio River Valley established by George Washington.
Fort Necessity
What was controlled by Spain?
Pacific Coast and modern day Florida and Mexico
What city was the turning point of the war?
Quebec
The 1st stage of the triangular trade involved taking manufactured goods where?
Africa
The 3rd stage in the triangular trade involved the return to Europe with what?
Produce from slave labor
This was a powerful group of Native Americans
Iroquois Confederacy
Where did Great Britain controll?
Part of Canada and eastern coastal region of North America.
After the defeat of France, Great Britain gained all land east of this river.
Mississippi River
True or False All 3 stages of the Triangular Trade were not lucrative for merchants.
False
What were most of the deaths of slaves credited to?
Malnutrition and disease
What were civilian soldiers called?
Militia
What is a stockade?
The King wanted these people to help pay for the war.
Colonists