In the triangular trade, the Americas, including the colonies, primarily exported raw materials such as sugar, tobacco, cotton, and indigo to Europe. Additionally, they supplied enslaved Africans to the Caribbean and southern colonies through the Middle Passage. These exports were crucial for the European economies, fueling industries and consumption back home. The trade system was characterized by a cycle of goods, labor, and profit that significantly impacted all regions involved.
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