Trading Post Route

Definition

A trading post route refers to a network of strategically located trading posts established by merchants or imperial powers along specific land or sea routes. These posts served as hubs for the exchange of goods between different regions/nations.

Related terms

Commercial Networks: The intricate systems of trade connections between various cities, regions, or even countries that facilitated the movement of goods along trading post routes.

Mercantilism: An economic policy prevalent during this time period that promoted government regulation and control over trade for the benefit of the home country.

Cultural Diffusion: The spread or mixing of cultural traits (ideas, beliefs, customs) from one society to another through interactions facilitated by trading post routes.