Our sixth and seventh grade History students were involved in a simulation of Triangular Trade. Students did a role playing exercise and went through the trade route between Africa, the West Indies, and New England. They exchanged goods (slaves, molasses, and rum) for money, paid the tax collector and made profits on their products.
When the simulation was over, students counted their money and came to the quick conclusion that King George was taking way too much money in taxes. He made more money than any other participant and did none of the work. This was upsetting to the students and an interesting discussion followed as history became more real to them.
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