The "triangular trade" model of transatlantic trade that connected Europe,the American colonies,and West Africa

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The triangular trade model is an oversimplification of the complex web of global exchange that occurred during the era of transatlantic trade. It ignores the various other trade routes and actors, such as Muslim traders, who played an important role in this exchange. While it does illustrate the dependency of West Africa on European goods, it does not provide a comprehensive explanation of the routes of exchange.

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