Sugar was introduced by Christopher Columbus in 1493 to the islands of the Caribbean. The history of sugar is quite interesting because of its popularity of it back in the day. Now let's ask the question, "What Drove The Sugar Trade?"
I want to start off with how the sugar cane is made with, and where is started. According to the background essay in this 12 document handout, it started growing in New Guinea about 9000 years ago. Sugar was being introduced to other countries progressing to the Mediterranean. In document 2, Barbados and Jamaica grew the sugar cane there. Using clay and sand mix with rain fall. Next, I want to move on with how and why it became popular.
Sugar was getting widely known as a 'sweatener' along with tea, coffee,
I want to start off with how the sugar cane is made with, and where is started. According to the background essay in this 12 document handout, it started growing in New Guinea about 9000 years ago. Sugar was being introduced to other countries progressing to the Mediterranean. In document 2, Barbados and Jamaica grew the sugar cane there. Using clay and sand mix with rain fall. Next, I want to move on with how and why it became popular.
Sugar was getting widely known as a 'sweatener' along with tea, coffee,