Weekly Reflection 5

1. Write a 200- to 250-word reflection on this week’s topic by responding to the question/comment below.
2. Your response should be in standard essay format (introduction, body, conclusion; complete sentences, paragraphs). Points will be deducted if you do not follow this format and/or the quality of the writing is poor (spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors), so be sure to proofread carefully.
3. NO Points if any of your reflection is plagiarized. Use only the required readings/lectures in your response, but don’t over-quote from them 

Reflect on this QUESTION/COMMENT:  What is commodity trade?  How was it developed during the colonial era in Latin America, and what were the limitations of commodity trade in the post-independence era?