What did 16th century European merchants trade?

- Spices (pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, etc.)

- Silks

- Porcelain

- Tea

- Coffee

- Sugar

2. Raw materials:

- Cotton

- Wool

- Timber

- Metals (iron, copper, silver, etc.)

- Furs

3. Manufactured goods:

- Books

- Clocks

- Weapons

- Glassware

- Furniture

- Textiles

4. Slaves

- African slaves were traded to the Americas, where they were used as labor on plantations and in other industries.