In this lesson, 5th graders learn about the many societal structures that developed in colonial days, including the conditions for self-government in America, the free-market economy, and the slavery system. Background information for...

An overview of the Transatlantic Trade whereby Europe, Africa, and the America's engaged in a network of people, raw materials, finished goods, merchants, and sailors bringing wealth to colonial empires. The consequences of the...

Easy-to-read, colorful maps that show the triangular slave trade routes from 1451 to 1870.

A nice intro into the topic and history of triangular trade. Includes maps and trade routes. Done as a project for Norwegian students.

This is a map that shows the trade routes, principal ports, goods being traded, and the areas possessed by the British and the Spanish.

Learn about plantation life during the 18th and 19th centuries by viewing images, maps, and text material in this virtual exhibition from the British Library. Writer Mike Phillips gives his personal interpretation of this exhibit on...