Prologue to How Sugar Changed the World

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Who created an invention that gave raw beet sugar sparkling hues?

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Nina's grandfather.

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What word describes a pattern that is very detailed?

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Intricate.

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Where did Marc's family come from?

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Ukraine.

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What is a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country called?

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Immigrant.

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What does 'abolished' mean in the context of slavery?

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Done away with; ended.

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What is the main topic of 'How Sugar Changed the World'?

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The historical impact of sugar on society and culture.

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What is the significance of sugar in global trade?

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Sugar was a major commodity that influenced economies and trade routes.

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What role did sugar play in the history of slavery?

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Sugar plantations relied on slave labor for production.

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What is a beet sugar?

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Sugar extracted from sugar beets, a root vegetable.

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What is the Emancipation Proclamation?

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An executive order by President Abraham Lincoln that abolished slavery in the United States.