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4 marksCaribbean Economy and Slavery

CSEC Caribbean History · May/June 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 3(a)

In the mid-1600s, tobacco farmers faced a slump and turned to sugar as an alternative, bringing major economic and social consequences.

Outline TWO reasons for the changeover from the production of tobacco to sugar.

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  1. 3(b)Describe THREE economic outcomes of the changeover to sugar.[9 marks]
  2. 3(c)Explain THREE social changes that resulted from the introduction of sugar.[12 marks]

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