How did the fleet system help make Havana a commercial hub in the 1700s? The gold trade in Cuba made Havana a destination for Europeans and colonists. It was a reliable and regular trade system between Spain and the American colonies. The growing population could support and operate more commercial ships. A growth in available ports made the city a known fishing and shipping destination.

How did the fleet system help make Havana a commercial hub in the 1700s? The gold trade in Cuba made Havana a destination for Europeans and colonists. It was a reliable and regular trade system between Spain and the American colonies. The growing population could support and operate more commercial ships. A growth in available ports made the city a known fishing and shipping destination.