Which Is an Example of the Triangular Trade in Operation

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of the Triangular Trade in operation?

• A) Fish and grains from New England were traded to the frontier for fur pelts.
• B) Wine, spices, and gold were traded to England directly from New England.
• C) Slaves and gold were traded from England to the West Indies.
• D) Sugar and molasses were sent to New England from the West Indies and then distilled by New England colonists to make rum that was traded to Africa for gold and slaves.
• E) Manufactured ships from New England were purchased by England, France, and the Netherlands.

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Definitions:

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism that can be used as a fuel by the heart and other muscles.

Slow Fibers

Slow fibers are a type of muscle fiber that contract slowly and are stamina-oriented, relying on aerobic metabolism for energy, making them resistant to fatigue.

Fast Fibers

Muscle fibers characterized by quick contractions and a capacity for rapid, forceful movements but have lower endurance compared to slow fibers.

Excitation-Contraction Coupling

The physiological process that links muscle fiber excitation to muscle contraction, primarily in skeletal and cardiac muscles.