Commercial Revolution: A period in European history characterized by an expansion in global trade networks and increased volume/diversity of goods being exchanged.
Triangular Trade: A transatlantic trading system during the 16th to 19th centuries involving Europe, Africa, and the Americas. It led to a significant increase in volume and diversity due to trade in slaves, raw materials (sugar, tobacco), manufactured products (textiles), etc.
Columbian Exchange: The widespread transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and culture between the Western Hemisphere (Americas) and the Eastern Hemisphere (Europe, Africa, Asia) following Christopher Columbus' voyages. It resulted in a dramatic increase in volume and diversity of goods exchanged.