The _________, a primary target of English privateers, carried silver from Mexico to China annually and returned laden with Chinese silks, porcelain and lacquerware.

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The Acapulco-Manila treasure fleet, also known as the Manila Galleons, was the route that carried silver from Mexico (then New Spain) to the Philippines (Manila) and returned with goods such as silks, porcelain, and lacquerware from China. This trade route was indeed a primary target for English privateers looking to intercept the valuable cargo.

The _________, a Primary Target of English Privateers, Carried Silver