The Impact of Mercantilism and the Slave Trade on America

Author Gabriella Gunn
School Spring Oaks Middle

Length of Lesson

100 minutes
Abstract Students will understand the early colonial system of mercantilism and analyze the Triangular Trade Routes, ultimately creating a map of its trade routes, noting in particular the Middle Passage; and explain the impact of the African slave trade on the establishment of the English Colonies and their economies with 100% accuracy.
District SBISD
Historical Time Period
  • Colonial America
Historical Themes
  • History
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • Culture
Grade
  • Eight (8)

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