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The Columbian Exchange transformed the world in a more radical (extreme) way than any other development in world history. One significant effect of this process (A series of actions) was the establishment of the Triangle Trade. While many factors were a part of the Triangle Trade, the rapid growth in both supply and demand for new commodities was the largest motivating element. This time period may be best associated (Related to) with economic developments, but it is impossible to analyze (to look at) this period without considering the intense social impact that the Triangle Trade had on those involved. In truth, a full understanding can only be gained by appreciating (Increase in value) how economic and social factors (something that effects something) impact each other in history.

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Few people realize that Brazil was actually the largest participant in the slave trade. Forty percent of all slaves that survived the Atlantic crossing were sent to Brazil. While only 4 % were sent to the U.S. At one time half of the population of Brazil were slaves. Brazil was the last country to get rid of slavery. Escaped slaves found safety in dense jungles or remote mountain regions. where they set up settlements under different names such as quilombo or 'palenque. which is a small fort like village where the slaves good live there lives and be free. Today Brazil has the largest population of African-Americans outside of the United States. The population in which at least 60 percent is of African descent. Statistics on the number of slaves imported into Brazil range from 1025 million