HISTORY

• What was the primary source of profit for merchants involved in the triangular trade?

  Profits were made from trading goods for slaves and selling them in the West Indies.
• What goods were sent to West Africa in exchange for slaves?

  Ships sent trade goods such as cloth to West Africa.
• What cargo did ships carry from the West Indies back to England?

  Ships carried sugar, wood, and ivory from the West Indies to England.
• How did British merchants benefit financially from the triangular trade?

  They made huge fortunes by trading goods and slaves.
• Who was Thomas Leyland and what was his significance?

  Thomas Leyland was a Liverpool merchant who became one of the richest men in the country.
• What was one positive impact of the triangular trade on employment?

  Merchants created employment for men to load and unload ships.
• What types of goods were produced by others for trade during the triangular trade?

  Trade goods included guns and alcohol.
• What are the key components of the triangular trade system?

  • Ships sent trade goods (e.g., cloth) to West Africa
  • Slaves were exchanged for goods
  • Slaves sold in the West Indies for profit
  • Ships returned to England with sugar, wood, and ivory
• What were the economic impacts of the triangular trade on British merchants?

  • Huge fortunes were made
  • Employment was created for loading and unloading ships
  • Production of trade goods (guns, alcohol) increased
• What did DORA include


  Controlled industries greatly

  Prevented strikes

  Mass censorship

  Restrictions on alcohol

  Blackouts and curfews

  Weren't allowed to fly kites or buy binoculars

  Could be fined/arrested/imprisoned for breaking the terms of DORA

  Govt took control of land for food production

  Rationing introduced

  Conscription