West Indies and sugar Flashcards
1
Q
in the early 18th century, what did Britain become dependent on?
A
sugar and the slaves that grew the sugar
2
Q
what did transportation of convicts mean? (mainland America)
A
free white labour, they would grow rice and tobacco
3
Q
how did white labour on mainland America differ from the sugar islands?
A
most white men were effectively guards and jailers
4
Q
how did the increase of sugar change the diets of people in Britain?
A
now used in new products such as jam, biscuits or sweetened drinks
5
Q
how much did British consumption of sugar rise in the 18th century?
A
steadily rose over 2% a year
more buoyant than the re-export trade (17th century sugar was re-exported into Europe)
