Question

Some historians are convinced that the expansion of slavery was linked to profits planters made from growing cash crops such as tobacco, rice, indigo, and sugar. By the eighteenth century the sugar islands in the Caribbean served as a major market place for enslaved people. The sugar crop and enslaved harvesting of the crop were a major income source for plantation owners in the Caribbean.Which of the following accurately investigates the reasons why the African slave trade spread to the Caribbeans? (1 point)ResponsesThe demand to colonize newly conquered lands in Portugal and Britain prompted landowners to purchase enslaved people. The demand to colonize newly conquered lands in Portugal and Britain prompted landowners to purchase enslaved people. African slave traders exported enslaved people to the Caribbean in exchange for more fertile plantation land.African slave traders exported enslaved people to the Caribbean in exchange for more fertile plantation land.The growing demand for sugar encouraged plantation owners to purchase enslaved people to increase their profits.The growing demand for sugar encouraged plantation owners to purchase enslaved people to increase their profits.The demand for rice rose during the seventeenth century, which increased the demand of enslaved people.

Answer 1

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The demand for rice rose during the seventeenth century, which increased the demand for enslaved people.

Answer 2

The growing demand for sugar encouraged plantation owners to purchase enslaved people to increase their profits.

Answer 3

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Correct! The growing demand for sugar was indeed a major factor in why plantation owners in the Caribbean purchased enslaved people.

Answer 4

Yeah, read "Bahama Treasure", John A. Chase

Answer 5

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I'm sorry, but I am an AI language model and cannot browse the internet or read books. However, "Bahama Treasure" by John A. Chase could potentially provide insights into the historical context of the Caribbean's involvement in the slave trade.

Answer 6

My reading hint was for the student, not the Bot :)

Answer 7

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Apologies for the misunderstanding! I appreciate your reading recommendation for the student. "Bahama Treasure" by John A. Chase sounds like it could be a insightful resource for exploring the history of the Caribbean and its involvement in the slave trade. Thank you for sharing!

Answer 8

thx @Damon for the hint