The Sugar Revolution and Rise of Tobacco Quiz
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The Sugar Revolution and Rise of Tobacco Quiz

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What was the primary reason for the rise in demand for sugar cane in the West Indies?

  • The West Indies had a suitable tropical climate for growing sugar cane.
  • The Dutch provided shipping and handled the sale of the sugar produced.
  • Tea and coffee from India became popular, increasing the demand for a sweetener. (correct)
  • The British planters received funding and expertise from the Dutch.

    • Which of the following was NOT a way in which the Dutch assisted the sugar revolution in the British West Indies?

  • Sending sugar plantation laborers from Brazil to Barbados.
  • Providing the initial sugar cane seedlings to the British planters. (correct)
  • Providing funding for land, machinery, and labor.
  • Offering expertise acquired from living in Portuguese sugar-producing colonies.

    • Based on the definition provided in the text, what is the key characteristic of a 'revolution'?

  • It is a change in the social structure and values of a society.
  • It is a change in the political leadership of a society.
  • It is a gradual and incremental change in a society.
  • It is a sudden, rapid, and far-reaching change that impacts a society. (correct)

    • What was the primary reason for the West Indies sugar market being more accessible than alternative sugar producers in India?

    <p>The West Indies had a more established trade route via the trans-Atlantic voyage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply was the primary role of African slaves in the sugar revolution?

    <p>Providing labor on the sugar cane plantations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the decline of tobacco production in the British West Indies (BWI) in the 17th century?

    <p>Competition from Virginia's larger quantities and better quality tobacco due to their virgin land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a factor that initially favored tobacco cultivation in the British West Indies?

    <p>Tobacco required substantial start-up capital for specialized equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for sugarcane being chosen to replace tobacco as the main cash crop in the British West Indies?

    <p>The demand for sugar in Europe was increasing due to its use in confectioneries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about tobacco is NOT true?

    <p>Tobacco was a perishable crop that could not survive the journey to Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Dutch assist the British sugar revolution in the British West Indies?

    <p>The question does not provide enough information to determine the Dutch role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tobacco as a Cash Crop

    • Tobacco is an American plant rich in nicotine, cured through drying and fermentation for smoking and chewing purposes.
    • British settlers first encountered tobacco through indigenous people who used it for religious and recreational purposes.
    • Tobacco was in high demand, fashionable, and popular in Europe, non-perishable, and easy to ship.
    • Production required little land (around 10 acres), labour (usually just a farmer and their family), and start-up capital (no special equipment needed).

    Decline of Tobacco

    • Tobacco production in the BWI began to decline in the 17th century due to competition from Virginia (US) where it was produced in larger quantities and better quality.
    • The Dutch in Araya, Venezuela, and Curacao also competed with BWI tobacco.
    • BWI tobacco was of poorer quality and higher prices, leading to its decline.

    Rise of Sugar Cane

    • Sugarcane is a bamboo-like tropical grass with a fibrous interior, from which juice is extracted to make sugar.
    • The West Indies had the appropriate tropical climate to grow sugarcane, making it a suitable replacement for tobacco.
    • The Dutch assisted the British sugar revolution by providing expertise, capital, and labour (African slaves) and handled the sale of sugar.

    The Dutch Contribution

    • The Dutch provided expertise acquired from living in the Portuguese sugar-producing colony of Brazil.
    • They sent 50 sugar plantation labourers from Brazil to Barbados in 1643.
    • The Dutch provided funding required for land, machinery, and labour (African slaves) purchases.

    The Sugar Revolution

    • A sugar revolution is a rapid and far-reaching change in the major cash crop of the West Indies, from tobacco to sugarcane, which took place in the seventeenth century.
    • The sugar revolution was caused by a sudden, rapid, and far-reaching change in the cash crop, leading to a significant impact on society.

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