Assertion: french brandy | /r/CapableOf | replace portuguese fortified wine
Facets:
value: due to its higher alcohol content
type: CAUSE
value: at the center of the trade
type: LOCATION
value: due to ease of shipping
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: In the early 16th century French brandy helped kickstart the triangle trade when it replaced Portuguese fortified wine at the center of the trade due to its higher alcohol content and ease of shipping.