Panama's own contribution to the loading of …
Years: 1540 - 1683
Panama's own contribution to the loading of the fleet is relatively small.
Gold production is never great, and little exportable surplus of agricultural and forest products is available.
Nothing is manufactured; in fact, Spain discourages the production of finished goods.
The colony's prosperity, therefore, fluctuates with the volume of trade, made up largely of Peruvian shipments.
Gold production is never great, and little exportable surplus of agricultural and forest products is available.
Nothing is manufactured; in fact, Spain discourages the production of finished goods.
The colony's prosperity, therefore, fluctuates with the volume of trade, made up largely of Peruvian shipments.
Locations
Groups
- Guaymí people
- Spain, Habsburg Kingdom of
- Spaniards (Latins)
- New Spain, Viceroyalty of
- Panama, Royal Audencia of
- Peru, Viceroyalty of
Topics
Commodoties
- Colorants
- Grains and produce
- Fibers
- Textiles
- Strategic metals
- Slaves
- Sweeteners
- Beer, wine, and spirits
- Stimulants
- Spices
