Decide which two of the following statements apply to the American Revolutions?

People believed in the independence of one group while still considering another group property.

People rebelled against a colonial power with far more people, money, and power than they had.

Decide which two statements apply to both the American and Haitian Revolutions?

People rebelled against a colonial power with far more people, money, and power than they had.

People believed in the independence of one group while still considering another group property.

According to Part Three of Sugar Changed the World , why is sugar the connection between slavery and freedom?

Sugar is the connection between slavery and freedom because as the slave trade was increasing to support sugar production, people in countries all over the world were fighting for freedom from leaders and governments that were oppressing them.

In France, people were fighting for freedom from the nobles, but still allowed slavery in the islands where they had sugar plantations.

In countries throughout the world, people were beginning to fight for their own freedom against oppressive leaders and governments, and for the freedom of enslaved people, but there was still a long way to go to achieve this.

Sugar is the connection between slavery and honey because as the slave trade was increasing to support sugar production, people in countries all over the world were fighting for honey production to continue.

What was Louisiana's role in the sugar industry? Select two.

After the enslaved people were freed in Haiti, some sugar planters came to Louisiana to establish new plantations using enslaved Africans for labor.

The conditions on the sugar plantations in Louisiana were similar to those in the Caribbean, which means that slaves were treated poorly and their lives were at risk at every moment.

The authors connect to Louisiana by including photos from sugar plantations located in the state.

Although a few refineries existed, refining was not a significant part of the Louisiana sugar industry.

Louisiana produced from one-quarter to one-half of all sugar consumed in the United States.

What two things motivated the enslaved people in Saint Domingue to revolt?

The enslaved were motivated by the learning of three ideas behind the French Revolution.

The enslaved were motivated by being exposed to the ideas of the American Revolution when a group of free blacks from the island fought in the war.

The enslaved were motivated by idea that there was a positive impact to come out of the rise of sugar in the world.

The enslaved were motivated by the spherical trade, which promoted slavery, and also lead to the spread of ideas.

What were the three ideas the Haitians learned from the French Revolution?

prerogative, fairness, companionship

independence, nondiscrimination, fellowship

What is an argument presented in Sugar Changed the World but not "Sugar"?

As a global trade in sugar increased, so too did the spread of ideas about individual liberty and human freedom.

The increased consumption of sugar, especially by poor workers, played a key role in the industrial revolution and the transformation of the world economy.

The demand for sugar led to a dramatic increase in slavery, the slave trade, and global production of sugar.

The spread of sugar consumption was boosted by loss leader sales, whereby shopkeepers would attract customers by selling sugar below cost.

What is the meaning of commodities ?

raw goods or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold

a substance suitable for consumption as food

an inessential, a desirable item which is expensive or difficult to obtain

the fact of being required or indeispensable

What is the central idea of "How Sugar Changed the World"?

Sugar had a profound impact on shaping trade, politics, and borders from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries.

Despite the hardships they faced, people who were enslaved played a key role in ushering in the Age of Freedom.

For some sugar farmers, sugar farming represents the fulfillment of a dream and was a sources of pride.

There were and continue to be many hidden costs in the production of sugar.

Which statement describes a purpose for writing that Whipps, Aronson, and Budhos share?

To explain the profound impact of the production and trade of sugar on global economies, governments, and societies

To persuade the reader that their theories about global trade were more correct than other popular theories

To illuminate the fact that Britain’s desire to keep the sugar islands was a contributing factor in their loss of the American colonies

To trace the expansion of the sugar trade around the world, including the shifting regions of production over time

What is an argument presented in Sugar Changed the World but not "Sugar"?

Although Americans rebelled against their colonial masters, they did not deal with the problem of enslaving people in their own country.

The increased consumption of sugar, especially by poor workers, played a key role in the industrial revolution and the transformation of the world economy.

The demand for sugar led to a dramatic increase in slavery, the slave trade, and global production of sugar.

The spread of sugar consumption was boosted by loss leader sales, whereby shopkeepers would attract customers by selling sugar below cost.

How do the interpretations of sugarcane farmers differ between the authors of "Louisiana Sugarcane Farmer" and Sugar Changed the World?

In “Louisiana Sugarcane Farmer” sugarcane farming is presented as the fulfillment of a family dream and an important source of income; whereas, in Sugar Changed the World, the authors show how the owners of sugar plantations, motivated by profit, used violence to enslave Africans and make them carry out the work of producing sugar.

In “Louisiana Sugarcane Farmer” sugarcane farming is presented as a difficult profession filled with manual labor and uncertainty; whereas, in Sugar Changed the World sugarcane farming is presented as physically easy and stable work.

In “Louisiana Sugarcane Farmer” sugarcane farming is presented as a profession with good and bad years for farmers; whereas, in Sugar Changed the World sugar is presented as a crop that was consistently profitable for plantation owners.

In “Louisiana Sugarcane Farmer” sugarcane farmers must work to conserve their soil for future generations through soil conservation programs; whereas, in Sugar Changed the World sugarcane farmers used crop rotation to preserve the soil.

What are two similarities between arguments presented in "Sugar" and Sugar Changed the World ?

The demand for sugar led to a dramatic increase in slavery, the slave trade, and global production of sugar.

The increased consumption of sugar, especially by poor workers, played a key role in the industrial revolution and the transformation of the world economy.

The increased production of sugar has sustained hidden costs, including economic colonization.

The spread of sugar consumption was boosted by loss leader sales, whereby shopkeepers would attract customers by selling sugar below cost.

What is an argument presented in "Sugar" but not Sugar Changed the World ?

The spread of sugar consumption was boosted by loss leader sales, whereby shopkeepers would attract customers by selling sugar below cost.

The demand for sugar led to a dramatic increase in slavery, the slave trade, and global production of sugar.

The increased consumption of sugar, especially by poor workers, played a key role in the industrial revolution and the transformation of the world economy.

The increased production of sugar has sustained hidden costs, including economic colonization.

Which quotation best supports is the central idea of "How Sugar Changed the World"?

“White Gold, as British colonists called it, was the engine of the slave trade that brought millions of Africans to the Americas . . . The history of every nation in the Caribbean . . . and parts of the Southern United States was forever shaped by sugar cane plantations started as cash crops by European superpowers.”

“[Sugar farming is] the only thing I’ve ever done. I grew up on a farm and it’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.”

“The consumption of sugar and its history gives a great insight into various interrelated issues, such as economics, human rights, slavery, environmental issues, health, consumerism issues and so on. We also see a hint at the “hidden costs” and impacts to society.”

“What's not to like about candy, ice cream and all those other sweet treats made with everybody's favorite indulgence , sugar?" The word “indulgence” means?

something that is done or enjoyed as a special pleasure

fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this

pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire

What is an argument presented in "Sugar" but not Sugar Changed the World ?

The increased production of sugar has sustained hidden costs, including economic colonization.

As a global trade in sugar increased, so too did the spread of ideas about individual liberty and human freedom.

The increased consumption of sugar, especially by poor workers, played a key role in the industrial revolution and the transformation of the world economy.

The spread of sugar consumption was boosted by loss leader sales, whereby shopkeepers would attract customers by selling sugar below cost.

According to "The Sound of Liberty" in Sugar Changed the World, why didn't Americans, including President Jefferson, publicly treat Haitians as “brave and courageous human beings"?

Americans, including Thomas Jefferson, were not able to acknowledge the nation of Haiti and treat the newly-freed Haitians as the brave and courageous individuals that they were, because the Americans would then have to acknowledge the contradiction in their new nation.

A group of free blacks fight in the American Revolution. When they returned, the brought ideas of freedom.

Thomas Clarkson wins a prize for best essay from Cambridge University for writing against slavery. This starts the abolitionist movement.

According to "The Sound of Liberty" in Sugar Changed the World, why didn't Americans, including President Jefferson, publicly treat Haitians as “brave and courageous human beings"?

They believed that if they acknowledged the new nation of Haiti with its overt declaration that all men were equal, they risked a declaration of independence of slaves within the United States.

Thomas Clarkson wins a prize for best essay from Cambridge University for writing against slavery. This starts the abolitionist movement.

What piece of evidence from "The Sound of Liberty" in Sugar Changed the World , best supports why Americans didn't publicly treat Haitians as “brave and courageous human beings"?

“Americans like Jefferson were proud of having fought for their freedom, but as long as the could still see Africans as property, they could not treat Haitians as equal . . . For if Haitians could claim their freedom and be recognized by America, why couldn’t slaves in the United States do the same thing?”

"Americans like Jefferson were proud of having fought for their freedom. But as long as they could still see Africans as property, they could not treat Haitians as equally brave and courageous human beings. For if Haitians could claim their freedom and be recognized by America, why couldn't slaves within the United States do the same thing?" How does this passage contribute to the central idea in the Sugar Changed the World ?

This passage contributes to the central idea because it provides evidence for the supporting idea of there being tension between slavery and freedom throughout the world, including how the people in a single country could hold conflicting ideas of freedom and slavery at the same time.

This passage contributes to the central idea by supporting the claim that sugar had a positive and negative impact on the world.

This passage shows that the fight for freedom around the world was a positive result of the sugar industry, while the continued use of slavery on sugar plantations was a negative impact.

This passage contributes to the central idea because it provides evidence for the against the idea of there being tension between slavery and freedom. A single country could not hold conflicting ideas of freedom and slavery at the same time.

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Sugar Changed the World, Sec. 4-5

Which statement best describes the authors’ claim that sugar was the connection between slavery and freedom?

Which quotation best supports the authors’ claim that sugar was the connection between slavery and freedom?

Which statement best supports the authors' central idea that the global trade of sugar and ideas impacted the entire world in both positive and negative ways?

Which definition best describes zealous?

Decide which two of the following statements apply to the Haitian Revolutions?

"The great paradox about the French Revolution is that even as the revolutionaries passed ever more laws to benefit the poor and enslaved, those same leaders turned increasingly zealous in murdering their enemies."What is the meaning of paradox as it is used in the example?

Select the country in which this event occurred:1791- Passes a law that made the people on the sugar islands who were black or of mixed background equal to all other Frenchmen.

Decide which two of the following statements apply to the American Revolutions?

Decide which two statements apply to both the American and Haitian Revolutions?

Select the country in which this event occurred:1733- Parliament enacts the Molasses Act, which adds a tax to molasses that does not come from this area. The Americans protest and smuggle molasses from other places.

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"The great paradox about the French Revolution is that even as the revolutionaries passed ever more laws to benefit the poor and enslaved, those same leaders turned increasingly zealous in murdering their enemies."
What is the meaning of paradox as it is used in the example?

Select the country in which this event occurred:
1791- Passes a law that made the people on the sugar islands who were black or of mixed background equal to all other Frenchmen.

Select the country in which this event occurred:
1733- Parliament enacts the Molasses Act, which adds a tax to molasses that does not come from this area. The Americans protest and smuggle molasses from other places.