Trans-Atlantic Trade and Colonization

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to the Trans-Atlantic trade, colonization, and the interplay of cultures during this period.

Mercantilism

An economic theory aimed at maximizing a nation's wealth by limiting imports and expanding exports.

Triangular Trade

A trade system involving Europe, the Americas, and Africa where goods and slaves were exchanged.

The Middle Passage

The brutal route taken by slave ships from Africa to the Americas, transporting enslaved Africans.

Colonial Immigrants

Individuals from various European countries who settled in America, fostering cultural diversity.

Slave Labor

The use of African slaves for agricultural work, particularly in the cultivation of cash crops.

Navigation Acts

Laws passed by England to regulate colonial trade and ensure that it benefited the mother country.

Blending of African Culture

The process by which various African cultural elements merged into a new African American cultural identity.

African Influence in America

Cultural contributions from African slaves, including foods, music, and language patterns.