Caribbean and the slave trade

Cards (7)

  • Who were the natives of the Caribbean islands that were affected by sugar production?
    Arawaks
  • What was the primary agricultural product that led to the destruction of the Caribbean landscape?
    Sugar
  • What were the consequences of the population increase in the Caribbean during the sugar production era?
    It led to pressure on food and water supplies
  • How did the price of sugar affect the Caribbean's economy?
    The price of sugar influenced the economic stability of the Caribbean
  • What are the lasting effects of colonization in the Caribbean?
    • Countries are trying to recover their own culture
    • Cultural practices were wiped out
  • What sense has the impact of British rule during slavery left in the Caribbean islands?
    A sense of injustice
  • Which island's culture is particularly noted for having a strong desire for justice due to the impact of British rule during slavery?
    Jamaica