Cane Sugar Dbq

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One of the leading factors in the growth of the sugar trade was the ideal land in the Caribbean for the growth of cane sugar. After the discovery of the Caribbean in 1492 by the Portuguese, colonies began to pop up in every island. Countries such as France, Spain, and Britain controlled major islands such as Jamaica, Cuba, Saint-Domingue, and Puerto Rico in 1750 (Doc. 1). These countries also colonized surrounding islands. The more intriguing fact is the climate data in Document 2. The ideal latitude range for cane sugar production is between 37˚ N to 30˚ S. Looking on the map on Document 1 and on the second chart in Document 2 confirms that the islands in the Caribbean are in this range. Other factors such as rainfall, soil type, and temperature

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