Traveling the Route of the Triangular Trade Worksheet

 

Directions: Use the ruler to find the following answers. Be sure to pay close attention to the scales on the map. Remember, this is a group assignment so everyone should take part.

  1. Measure the distance from Bristol, England to the Ivory Coast. A ___________ cm

    Convert centimeters to miles using the scale on the map. B __________ miles

    Convert miles to hours traveled using the scale on the map. C ___________hours

  2. Find A, B, and C for the distance between the Ivory Coast and Charleston, South Carolina.

    Measure the distance from the Ivory Coast to Charleston, South Carolina.

    A _____________ cm

    Convert centimeters to miles using the scale on the map.

    B _____________ miles

    Convert miles to hours traveled using the scale on the map.

    C _____________ hours

  3. Find A, B, and C for the distance between Charleston, South Carolina and Bristol, England.

    A _____________ cm

    B _____________ miles

    C _____________ hours

  4. Add all the B answers together. ____________ miles
  5. Add all the C answers together. ____________ hours
  6. What do these answers tell you? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  7. Now, add the port of Salvador in Brazil. When would be the best time to stop at this port? Figure out A, B, and C for this new port where you think it best fits in. *Don’t forget you will need two new A, B, and C answers.

    1. _______________ to Salvador, Brazil



  8. Salvador, Brazil to _______________
  9. A ______________ cm

    B ______________ miles

    C ______________ hours

  10. A ______________ cm

    B ______________ miles

    C ______________ hours

    How much longer does this make the trip?

      B _______________ miles

      C _______________ hours