Question

Why was the route from Africa to the West Indies called the Middle Passage

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The middle passage was the second of the three routes in the triangular trade.
The middle passage was the first of the three routes in the triangular trade.
The middle passage was the third of the three routes in the triangular trade.

Answer 1

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The middle passage was called so because it was the second of the three routes in the triangular trade, with the first route being from Europe to Africa, and the third route being from the West Indies back to Europe.