Explain the importance of Triangular Trade linking Africa, the West Indies, the British Colonies, and Europe.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 5
Strand: American History
Standard: Colonization of North America
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
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5021070: Social Studies Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023 (current), 2023 and beyond)
7721016: Access Social Studies - Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond)
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SS.5.A.4.In.4: Recognize that Triangular Trade involved the exchange of goods for slaves with Africa, the West Indies, the British Colonies, and Europe.
SS.5.A.4.Su.4: Recognize that slaves were taken from Africa to work for others in the British Colonies.
SS.5.A.4.Pa.4: Recognize that slaves were forced to work for others.
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