Question

Explain triangular slave trade carried on during 18th and 19th century why was slave trade very important for imperialistic country

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Answer:

The triangular slave trade flourished in the 18th century and 19th century as:(i) There was a shortage of labour on the colonies in the Caribbean due to reluctance of Europeans to go and work in distant, unfamiliar place. (ii) This problem was solved by a triangular slave trade between Europe, Africa and America. The slave trade began in the 17th century. (iii) French merchants sailed from the ports of Bordeaux or Nantes to the African coast from where they bought slaves from local Chieftains. (iv) The slaves were brought to Caribbean and were sold to plantation owners. (v) The exploitation of slave labour made it possible to meet the growing demand in European markets for sugar, coffee and indigo.