Strayer, Chapter 15 pp. 433-448

In this chapter we learn about the slave trade. There were many countries involved such as : Europe, Asia, Western Europe, North America and Siberia. This shaped the human interactions between 1450 and 1750. There were many connections being made such as between Europe and Asia and Spain and the Philippines. Between Europe and Asia their main form of trade were spices, such as; cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, cloves and all types of pepper. Not only did this help with trading between countries but it also helped with countries beginning to gain power. This kind of relates to how China has power over the United States today. Since most of the US products are made from China they have power over us since we owe them the money in order for things to be made. I feel like trade is a great resource to get new things but it also starts conflicts between countries when it comes to dictating power. I believe trade should not have to do with power but strictly being able to trade something you have for something else.