What was the motivation for the triangular trade?

The mercantilist economies wanted to make sure they were selling and exporting more than they were buying and importing. The slave trade was the way to do it, bringing to European nations more money (gold and silver) than ever before.

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- "made the south's economy grow rapidly and a small effect that a lot of people don't know is that it made the more demand of slaves and cotton products. and also new states formed due to plantations growing in size."

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